Event Details:
The Institute for Enterprise Engineering Programs’ Graduation Reception will take place on Saturday, May 9 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM in the Fitzpatrick Atrium. Immediately following the reception, transit and seating in Page Auditorium will commence. Please ensure arrival at the Graduation Ceremony in Page Auditorium on time to ensure a smooth and timely ceremony.
This event is a casual opportunity for graduates, family, friends, faculty, and staff to gather before the Graduation Ceremony. Light treats and beverages will be provided. There is no RSVP required to attend the reception.
The Graduation Ceremony for the Institute for Enterprise Engineering Programs will take place on Saturday, May 9 at 10:00 AM in Page Auditorium. This is a special opportunity to celebrate with Pratt administration, program peers, program faculty, family, and friends. Each student will walk across the stage as their name is read and there will be a formal graduation photo taken with program leadership on stage.
- Diplomas will be distributed by mail, not in person, regardless of whether a student attends the in-person event or not.
- Official academic regalia is required to participate in this event. Students should ensure to purchase all materials from The Duke Bookstore.
- Students must confirm if they plan to attend or not by completing the Ceremony RSVP form (see your Duke email for a message sent on February 1, 2026) no later than March 1. A response from every student, regardless of their plans to attend, is requested.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Students must confirm if they plan to attend or not by completing the Ceremony RSVP form (see your Duke email for a message sent on February 1, 2026). A response is required no later than March 1, so we can plan accordingly. A response from every student, regardless of their plans to attend, is requested.
Official academic regalia is required to participate in the events hosted by the Pratt School of Engineering. Please ensure to purchase all materials from The Duke Bookstore. Students who are not dressed in the appropriate attire will not be invited to walk across the stage.
Guests are welcome to attend the Pratt School of Engineering Reception and Ceremony. There is not a limit on the number of guests per student and no tickets are required.
Note: The Duke University Commencement Ceremony DOES require tickets. For more information about the Duke University Commencement Ceremony view the information on the Commencement website. The Duke University event is hosted by the Office of Special Events & University Ceremonies. Questions should be directed to: commencement@duke.edu.
More information about requesting visa letters can be found HERE. For any questions about the process, please contact Duke VISA Services directly at 919-681-8472 or VISAHELP@mc.duke.edu.
Anyone who requires a Confirmation of Status Form can email the form to Cherie Creten (cherie.creten@duke.edu) from the Pratt School of Engineering for the department signature.
The Pratt School of Engineering Graduation Ceremony will be streamed live HERE and also available as a recording 2-3 business days after the event.
The Duke University Commencement Ceremony will be available via livestream on https://commencement.duke.edu/.
September 2025 graduates should have already received their diploma by mail and December 2025 diplomas are processed and delivered by mail in late January. For May 2026 graduates, diplomas are delivered by mail too.
Diplomas for Spring 2026 will be mailed to the address selected as “degree address” in DukeHub. Domestic addresses should receive the mailing 4-5 weeks after graduation, and international addresses 5-7 weeks after graduation. Shortly after May 20, Spring graduates will receive a digital diploma to their Duke email address. The email will come from Parchment rather than Duke so please check your spam folder if you do not see it arrive.
If you do not received your diploma or need to order an additional copy, please contact Parchment directly. Instructions can be found on the Registrar’s website.
Event Day Instructions:
Parking for the Pratt School of Engineering events will be available for students and guests in the Bryan Center Garage. Overflow parking will be available in the Science Drive Garage. Rideshare drop-offs should be directed to the Bryan Center Circle at 135 Science Drive. The campus will be very busy so please allow extra time for traffic delays and the possibility of being directed to overflow parking.
Graduates should come fully dressed in the required academic regalia (cap, gown, and hood) to the auditorium.
Academic apparel is handled by Duke Stores and the deadline to order is March 3, 2026. For questions regarding your order, please contact Duke Stores at 919-684-0060 or academicapparel@duke.edu.
The graduation reception will be hosted BEFORE the graduation ceremony. This event is a casual opportunity for graduates, family, friends, faculty, and staff to gather over light refreshments. There is no RSVP required to attend the reception.
Immediately following the reception, transit and seating in Page Auditorium will commence. Please ensure you arrive at Page Auditorium on time to ensure a smooth and timely ceremony.
At the conclusion of the welcome reception, graduates will line up outside Page Auditorium wearing their full graduation apparel. A staff member will then guide them to the check in at the Box Office Room where they will pick up their name card (this is the card the speaker will receive to each announce name as graduates walk across the stage). Graduates: DO NOT LOSE THAT CARD, it will be your ticket to walk across the stage. After checking, graduates will go immediately downstairs to be seated. Staff will be directing students to the correct section.
* Seating for family and friends is general admission.
The ceremony will begin with some brief messages and then graduates will be escorted to the stage where their name will be called, and a graduation photo will be taken. After the closing remarks, music will begin to play, and students will formally recess out of the auditorium.
- Information related to the Duke University Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 10 is handled by the University can be found on the Duke Commencement website or by contacting commencement@duke.edu.
Event Contact:
Graduate Student Programs & Services: Pratt-GSPS@duke.edu
