The academic hood is the symbol of admission to the community of scholars. In each of its forms (bachelor, master, doctor) it symbolizes a level of academic achievement and is appropriately worn only by those who have reached that level.
At Saint Mary's, hoods are formally presented by the department or program in which a student has completed the major program of study. Recognition is also given to students' achievements and contributions.
2025 Hooding Ceremony Schedule:
Art
May 16, 1–3 p.m.
233 Moreau (Drawing Studio)
Biology
May 16, 1-3 p.m.
Room 105/Science Hall
Business Admin & Economics
May 16, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Little Theater/Moreau Center for the Arts
Chemistry
May 16, 9–11 a.m.
Room 105/Science Hall
Communication Studies, Dance, and Theatre
May 16, 1–3 p.m.
Little Theatre/Moreau Center for the Arts
Data Science — Graduate Studies
May 17, 9–11 a.m.
3rd Floor Breezeway/Madeleva Hall
Education
May 16, 9-11 a.m.
Carroll Auditorium, Madeleva Hall
Engineering
April 28, 7-8 p.m.
Room 105/Science Hall
English
May 16, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Madeleva Patio and Lobby
Environmental Studies
May 16, 9-11 a.m.
Haggar Terrace & Parlor
Gender and Women’s Studies
May 1, 5–8 p.m.
Stapleton Lounge, Le Mans Hall
Global Studies
May 7, 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Room 145/Spes Unica Hall
History
May 16, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Room 145/Spes Unica Hall
Humanistic Studies
May 16, 10-11 a.m.
Room 140/Spes Unica Hall
Interdisciplinary Self-Designed Major
May 16, 1–2 p.m.
Room 140/Spes Unica Hall
Math and Computer Science
May 16, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Carroll Auditorium/Madeleva Hall
Modern Languages and Cultures
May 16, 9–11 a.m.
Room 123/Regina Hall
Music
May 10, 6:30 p.m.
Nancy Menk's residence
Neuroscience
May 16, 9–11 a.m.
Vander Vennet Theatre/Student Center
Nursing Science- Undergraduate and Graduate
May 16, 10 a.m–noon
O'Laughlin Auditorium /Pinning and Hooding Ceremony combined
Philosophy
May 16, 9–10 a.m.
Room 140/Spes Unica Hall
Physics
May 16, 9-11 a.m.
Room 105/Science Hall
Political Science
May 16, 1–3 p.m.
Room 145/Spes Unica Hall
Psychology
May 16, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Dalloway's Clubhouse
Religious Studies
May 16, 9–11 a.m.
Room 135/Spes Unica Hall
Social Work and Gerontology — Undergraduate
May 4, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Room 123/Regina Hall
Social Work and Gerontology — Graduate
May 16, 1–3 p.m.
Room 123/Regina Hall
Sociology
May 16, 1–3 p.m
Room 134/Spes Unica Hall
Speech Language Pathology — Undergraduate and Graduate
May 16, 1–3 p.m.
Carroll Auditorium, Madeleva Hall