Graduation FAQs

Tulane University School of Medicine Class of 2024 Diploma Ceremony

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans Theater room

 

Keynote Speaker:
Gerald Hickson, MD

ATTENTION STUDENTS:

  1. Students are permitted only one (1) Special Hooder. NO EXCEPTIONS
  2. You MUST complete a Special Hooder Form if you want to include a Special Hooder
  3. Having a Special Hooder is not a requirement
  4. If you do not complete the form, you will be hooded by the class sponsor.
  5. The Special Hooder Information form will close April 21st
  6. Your hooder has to have regalia to participate in the diploma ceremony.
  7. The page you see after you submit your hooder form serves as your confirmation. Student Affairs has collected your data in real-time!

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I/my guests wear? Students must wear regalia to participate in the ceremony, how you dress with your regalia is completely optional. Please note: graduation is in May which is the beginning of summer in New Orleans, it will be very warm. Dress comfortably (share this with your guests)!!!  

Are there tickets? No – Guests for students are unlimited. 

How many? Come one, come all! 

Is there anything I need to do to attend graduation? Yes – Please visit the Student Affairs website for the graduation checklist.  

How do I prepare my Special Hooder for graduation? Fill out the Special Hooder Form located on the graduation checklist accurately and Student Affairs will contact your hooder directly with instructions for the diploma ceremony. 

Should my hooder wear special regalia?  No– hooders can wear regalia from their home institution or if they do not have their own, they can purchase Tulane regalia. But they must have regalia to participate in the ceremony.

What do I do if I’m not attending? Please notify Kim Melerine in the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs that you will not be attending graduation. Your diploma and composite can be mailed to the location of your choice.  

Will there be food/drinks? There will not be any subsequent receptions for commencement.   

Is Unified Commencement mandatory? No – however, the university does a splendid job in honoring students’ hard work and achievements with phenomenal guest speakers and an exciting fireworks show! Unified Commencement is held at the Yulman Stadium located on the Uptown campus at 6:30 pm.

For questions, please e-mail somevents@tulane.edu