2026 Doctoral Graduation Faculty RSVP

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Friday, May 15, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 12 PM (EDT) Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center

In celebration of the University of Pennsylvania May 2026 Commencement, and in recognition of our graduating students receiving their Ph.D. degree, you are invited to attend the Wharton Doctoral Programs Graduation Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony.

The mandatory graduation rehearsal begins at 8:45am, immediately preceding the ceremony. We will be instructing you on procession as well as hooding.

The Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony will begin at 9:30 am followed by a reception style celebration brunch from 10:30am – 11:30am, providing the opportunity to mingle with graduates and faculty.

Please confirm your attendance by Friday, March 27, 2026.

Name*

First Last

Email*

Will you be attending the Wharton PhD Graduation Ceremony?*

Will you be bringing a guest with you?*

Do you or your guests have any dietary restrictions?*

Please list specific restrictions.

Robe & Hood Information. It is mandatory that all faculty participants be in academic regalia for the ceremony.

Please select one:*

I will bring my own robe & hood to the ceremony

I do not have a robe and Wharton will provide

If Wharton is providing your robe, please complete the following information:

Height*

Cap Size*

S – 20-21” Medium – 21.5-23” Large – 23.5” – 24.5” XL – 24.5” – 26”

Degree (For Regalia Colors)*

i.e. PhD in Economics

School (For Regalia Colors)*

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