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PhD in Biomedical Sciences

The PhD in Biomedical Sciences Program merges scientific and translational medicine curricula with mentoring by both researchers and clinicians. We surround participating scholars with scientists, educators and innovators in a spirit of self-learning, collaboration, creativity and independence.

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• Optimize student opportunities for success in every participant's chosen career.
• Provide an understanding of the relevance of basic biomedical science to human disease.
• Instill the ability to communicate scientific information accurately and effectively.

Training at Cedars-Sinai

Our programs are led by some of the nation's best physician-educators. We are at the forefront of medicine and innovation, translating groundbreaking discoveries into successful treatments with global impact. Watch what makes Cedars-Sinai shine.

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As one of the nation's leading medical centers, Cedars-Sinai boasts one of the most sought-after PhD programs in the nation. We prepare our students for a rewarding and challenging career by providing them with the most advanced tools and training, combining research and medicine. The core curriculum focuses onthe fundamentals of basic biomedical research processes, clinical implications of the research and translational opportunities.

For additional information and support please contact us at  310-423-8294 . Competitive applicants are encouraged to apply.

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An accomplished team of scientists, educators and innovators lead and coordinate the myriad activities of the PhD program in Biomedical Sciences.

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Cedars-Sinai provides PhD students an ideal environment to explore their research interests and expand their evidence-based skillset. See how we pair our students work independently or side by side within an interdisciplinary team to contribute to the future of medicine.

Department of Biomedical Sciences

We provide a home for basic research scientists and collaborate across multiple teams to further scientific and medical progress. Our department includes primary appointments and faculty members from Medicine, Surgery, Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Radiation Oncology and Pathology and with the Smidt Heart Institute, the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute and the Regenerative Medicine Institute.

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Doctoral degrees.

The University of Idaho awards the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in recognition of high achievement in scholarly and research activity. The degree of Doctor of Education is granted for high scholarly attainment and in recognition of the completion of academic preparation for professional practice. See the "Ph.D. and Ed.D. Procedures" tab for more details. The Doctor of Athletic Training is offered through the College of Education and the Department of Movement Sciences (see the "DAT Procedures" tab for more details).

The major professor and program offering a particular doctoral program indicate the general philosophy of the degree program, the objectives of courses and seminars, the research specialties available, and requirements unique to the department. Admission to the doctoral program is granted only to those who have a recognized potential for completing the degree.

Requirements for Doctoral Degrees

Credit requirements.

For the Ph.D. and Ed.D., a minimum of 78 credits beyond the bachelor's degree is required.; At least 52 credits must be at the 500 level or above and at least 33 of the 78 credits must be in courses other than 600 (Doctoral Research and Dissertation). A maximum of 45 research credits in 600 (Doctoral Research and Dissertation) including 6 credits of 599 (Non-thesis Research) or 500 (Master's Research and Thesis) may be in the 45 research credits used toward the degree. For the D.A.T., a minimum of 66 credits is required and follows a prescribed set of courses set by the program.

Courses numbered below 300 may not be used to fulfill the requirements for a doctoral degree; courses numbered 300-399 may be used only in supporting areas and are not to be used to make up deficiencies. Individual programs may require additional course work. Applicants having a doctoral degree may obtain a second doctoral degree subject to the approval of the Graduate Council. The Graduate Council will establish the requirements for the second degree.

Credit Limitations for Transfer, Correspondence Study, and Non-degree

For the Ph.D. and Ed.D. degrees, a student must complete at least 39 of the 78 required credits at the University of Idaho (U of I) while matriculated in the College of Graduate Studies. Credits can be transferred to U of I with the consent of the student's major professor, the committee (if required by the program), the program's administrator, and the dean of the College of Graduate Studies. Credits can be transferred only if the institution from which the credits are being transferred has a graduate program in the course's discipline. All credits used toward graduate degrees must be from regionally accredited American institutions or from non-US institutions recognized by the appropriate authorities in their respective countries. Transfer credits are subject to all other College of Graduate Studies rules and regulations. Correspondence study courses may be applied to the degree only with the prior written approval of the College of Graduate Studies. Courses used toward an undergraduate degree, professional development courses, and courses on a professional development transcript are not available to be used toward a doctoral degree.

Time Limits

Of the credits submitted to satisfy the requirements for a Ph.D. or Ed.D. degree, a maximum of 30 may be more than eight years old when the degree is conferred, provided the student's committee and program administrator determine that the student has kept current in the subjects concerned. Graduation must occur no later than five years after the date on which the candidate passed their preliminary or general examination. These time limitations can be extended only on recommendation of the committee and approval by the Graduate Council.

Awarding Doctoral Degrees to Members of the Faculty

Regulations are outlined in Section 4920 of the Faculty-Staff Handbook.

Particular Requirements for the Ed.D. Degree

A period of professional practice is required for the Doctor of Education degree; the period involved is determined by the student's supervisory committee. While the Ed.D. is a College of Education degree, you should consult with the departments in the College of Education to learn of specific emphasis requirements.

Procedures for Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Education Degrees

Appointment of major professor and committee.

Refer to " Appointment of Major Professor and Committee for All Degree Seeking Graduate Students " in the preceding General Graduate Regulations section. In addition, a doctoral supervisory committee consists of at least four people: the major professor as chair and at least one additional UI faculty member from the program, the balance of the committee may be made up of faculty members from a minor or supporting area, and faculty members from a discipline outside the major. If the committee has a co-chair, the minimum number of committee members is five.

Qualifying Examination

The qualifying examination is a program option and serves to assess the background of the student in both the major and supporting fields and to provide partially the basis for preparation of the student's study program. A particular program may or may not require a master's degree as a prerequisite for the qualifying evaluation. As soon as the program's qualifications are met, a supervisory committee is appointed.

Preparation of Study Plan

Refer to " Preparation and Submission of Study Plan " in the preceding General Graduate Regulations section.

Preliminary Examination for Ph.D. Degree

The preliminary examination should be scheduled only after the student has completed the majority of the courses on their study plan. The student is required to be registered during the semester the preliminary examination is taken. The student's committee certifies to the College of Graduate Studies the results of the preliminary examination and if passed, the student is advanced to candidacy. Graduation must occur no later than five years after the date on which the candidate passed their examination. If the preliminary examination is failed, it may be repeated only once; the repeat examination must be taken within a period of not less than three months or more than one year following the first attempt. If a student fails the preliminary examination a second time, or the program does not allow the student to repeat the examination after the first failure or the student does not retake the examination within one year, the student is automatically moved to unclassified enrollment status and is no longer in the degree program.

General Examination for Ed.D . Degree

When the student approaches the end of their course work, has completed the professional experience requirement, and has outlined the dissertation subject in detail, the supervisory committee approves the holding of the general examination. The student is required to be registered during the semester the general examination is taken. The examination is both written and oral and is intended to assess progress toward degree objectives. The student's committee certifies to the College of Graduate Studies the results of the general examination and if passed, the student is advanced to candidacy. Graduation must occur no later than five years after the date on which the candidate passed their examination. If the general examination is failed, it may be repeated only once; the repeat examination must be taken within a period of not less than three months or more than one year following the first attempt. If a student fails the general examination a second time, or the program does not allow the student to repeat the examination after the first failure or the student does not retake the examination within one year, the student is automatically moved to unclassified status and is no longer in the degree program.

See the General Graduate Regulations section regarding application for advanced degree, registration requirements, final defense and dissertation requirements.

Procedures for Doctor of Athletic Training

The culminating clinical project.

Students enrolled in the Doctor of Athletic Training (D.A.T.) will engage in research projects during the curricular phase of the program. These project(s) will lead to at least two publication ready manuscripts, and all students must meet professional authorship requirements (regardless of order). See the  Department of Movement Sciences and Doctor of Athletic Training webpages for more information.

The Team (Committee)

All D.A.T. project team committees will have at least four committee members: two members of the athletic training faculty (all with graduate faculty status), the student's attending clinician (who is the student's on-site mentor during the student's residency), and an expert in the student's chosen area of clinical research. The athletic training faculty members will always chair the CCP, provide research guidance, and serve as the experts in the development of advanced practice in Athletic Training. A situation may arise in which one or both of the members of the committee that are outside of the AT program faculty may have a degree less than that of which the student is seeking; however, the intent of the third and fourth D.A.T. committee membership is to provide outside validation of the student's progress toward advanced practice and clinical utility of action research studies.

Culminating Clinical Project Hours

These dissertation hours may be used in instances when the CCP has not been successfully completed and the curricular phase of program has been completed.

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M.S. and Ph.D. Water Resources

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PhD in Health Services and Policy Research

The program focuses on methods and application of health services research, health administration, and health policy.

Why Study Health Services and Policy Research?

Today's healthcare environment requires innovative solutions for the numerous challenges to the effective and efficient delivery of care. The Department of Health Services Research and Administration prepares individuals to identify creative solutions to those challenges, providing guidance to decision-makers for development and implementation of more impactful healthcare programs and policies. The PhD program in Health Services Research & Administration educates students to be scholars and health services researchers for careers in academia and also in large corporations, insurance companies, government agencies, health care organizations, and consulting firms. Incorporating the core competencies of health services research, the program focuses on methods and application of health services research, health administration, and health policy. Program graduates will be equipped to serve the public and private sectors in Nebraska, the Midwest region, the nation, and the world.

Why Study Health Services and Policy Research at UNMC?

The program strengthens UNMC's position as a premier academic center in rural health services research and administration by:

• Engaging in creative, cutting-edge research related to the delivery, finance, and organization of health care services, including public health services, in rural areas;
• Completing and disseminating science-based policy analysis related to programs and initiatives as they are developed;
• Providing a link between research results and policy development;
• Establishing ongoing collaborations with teams of experts at other institutions and sites; and
• Providing graduate education and executive training to scholars and practitioners.

Students will gain valuable experience by working closely with faculty whose research interests include health economics, health care finance, organizational behavior, policy analysis, program & policy evaluation, health outcomes research, workforce, public health services research, and underserved populations. Program faculty conduct research and service activities through the Center for Rural Health Research  and the Center for Health Policy .

Our concept driven courses, with applied, experiential and research focused course work, prepare students to assume faculty and research positions. Our program offers students a substantive foundation on which to build a career and make a difference in health services and policy research. 

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Program highlights.

For doctoral students, Health Services and Policy Research offers a dedicated and focused dyadic education that allows students to work directly with a faculty member for the duration of the program. This unique blend of mentoring, advising and education provides students with a comprehensive experience that prepares them for any career direction they may want to choose, whether in academia, government agencies, or health administration.

• Small student to faculty ratio ensures a nurturing mentoring environment. The department also has a variety of adjunct faculty from practice to enrich students' experience.
• High job placement: The 12-month job placement rate is 100%.
• Community partnerships with health systems such as Nebraska Medicine, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, and with various Community Health Organizations provide students with extensive community participatory action research opportunities.
• Unique research award opportunities such as The Chambers Global Health Fellowship Award support students to develop, design, and implement their studies in an international setting.
• Students will also have an opportunity to conduct research studies using comprehensive state workforce data from the Health Professions Tracking Service and Quality data from the Nebraska Coalition for Patient Safety. These databases are unique to Nebraska and may lead to significant policy implications.

Careers & Outcomes

The Health Services and Policy Research program educates students to be scholars and health services researchers. Common job titles include Assistant Professors, Research Professors, Research Scientists, Research Associates, and Postdoctoral Research Fellows.

The 12-month placement rate for graduates of the PhD program is 100%. About 80% of graduates had a job placement in traditional academic settings at the year of degree completion. The remaining 20% of graduates had research-related positions in government, Nonprofit, and Industry. For information on our most recent alumni, please go to the following alumni page .

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RIT graduate pursues Ph.D. across time zones

Nastaran Nagshineh, center, defended her Ph.D. thesis at RIT in April. Faculty from RIT’s Rochester and Dubai campuses served on her thesis committee and include, from left to right, Kathleen Lamkin-Kennard, Steven Weinstein, Nathaniel Barlow, and David Kofke (a professor at the University at Buffalo). Mohamed Samaha participated remotely and appears on the video screen behind the group and alongside Nagshineh’s picture.

Nastaran Nagshineh is one of the first Ph.D. candidates to bridge RIT’s Rochester and Dubai campuses. Her accomplishment creates a path for future students at the university’s international campuses.

Nagshineh completed her Ph.D. in mathematical modeling while working full time as a mathematics lecturer at RIT Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, teaching as many as five classes a semester. She described her Ph.D. journey as “an exercise in perseverance” due to competing demands and long days. Rochester is eight hours behind Dubai, and the time difference meant many late-night classes and meetings.

“I saw this collaboration as an opportunity, rather than as a challenge, because my primary adviser, Dr. Steven Weinstein (RIT professor of chemical engineering), and my co-adviser, Dr. Mohamed Samaha (RIT Dubai associate professor of mechanical engineering), both have the same area of research interest,” she said. “They both worked toward my success.”

Nagshineh is one of 67 RIT Ph.D. students who defended their thesis this academic year and who will earn their doctorate. RIT awarded 63 Ph.D. degrees in 2023.

In 2020-2021, RIT’s Graduate School met and surpassed the university’s goal of conferring 50 Ph.D. degrees during an academic year. That number will continue to grow as students cycle through the seven new Ph.D. programs that RIT has added since 2017, said Diane Slusarski , dean of RIT’s Graduate School.

Meeting these goals puts RIT on a path toward achieving an “R1,” or research-intensive designation, from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Learning. RIT is currently ranked as an R2 institution . Many factors go into changing a university’s status, including research investment and maintaining a three-year average of 70 Ph.D. degrees awarded per year, according to Slusarski.

“We have met the goals of the strategic plan, and now we look forward to contributing to the research innovation in the future,” Slusarski said. “We want to help the new programs thrive and win national research awards.”

RIT’s emphasis on high-level research is seen in Nagshineh’s Ph.D. work. She applies mathematical modeling to the field of fluid dynamics. Her research has been published in top-tier journals and has gained notice, said Weinstein, her thesis adviser.

Weinstein describes Nagshineh’s accomplishments as “a testament to a fantastic work ethic and commitment” and is inspirational to younger students at Rochester and Dubai.

“The collaboration between RIT Dubai/Rochester has continued,” he said. “Another paper was submitted a few weeks ago with Mohamed Samaha and Nate Barlow (RIT associate professor in the School of Mathematics and Statistics) as co-authors, as well as Cade Reinberger, a younger Ph.D. student in my research group.”

Mathematical modeling is one of RIT’s newer Ph.D. degree programs, and Nagshineh is among its earliest graduates. The program has doubled in size since it began accepting students in 2017, Slusarski said. This past fall, the mathematical modeling program had 35 students, with two graduating this year.

Altogether, RIT has 13 Ph.D. degree programs currently enrolling 438 students, with computing and information sciences accounting for the largest with 117 students. RIT’s other Ph.D. programs include astrophysical sciences and technology , biomedical and chemical engineering , business administration , color science , electrical and computer engineering, imaging science , mechanical and industrial engineering , microsystems engineering , and sustainability .

New programs in cognitive science and physics will launch in the fall.

The growth in RIT graduate education—with more than 3,000 master’s and doctoral students—reflects a demographic change in the student population, Slusarski said. “We have a higher percentage of women in the graduate programs than we have for RIT undergraduate programs.”

RIT’s graduate programs enroll 42 percent women, according to Christie Leone , assistant dean for the Graduate School.

Nagshineh, who also holds an MS in electrical engineering from RIT Dubai, welcomes her role as a mentor to other women students on both campuses.

“As a young woman in an Arabic country, the power of women is often underestimated and undervalued, and I hope to serve as a role model to female students, especially those that question their path,” Nagshineh said.

She plans to continue in her career as a professor and a researcher. “I would like to pursue a research program where I can advise my own students and teach them more deeply.”

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Graduate students represent the crossroads of research and impact. You have the knowledge to help solve society’s greatest challenges and serve the future of our state in the workforce and beyond. Our doctoral hooding ceremony will recognize these accomplishments. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Dean E. Smith Center. We welcome family members, friends, and anyone else you would like to invite.

Each doctoral graduate student who participates in the ceremony will be called to the stage to have the hood of the commencement regalia conferred by their advisor or other departmental faculty member.

Please review the rest of our website for answers to frequently asked questions and other important information you will need to know about participating in the ceremony. Graduate students are also encouraged to attend the University-wide Commencement ceremony , to be held on Saturday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m.

Our graduate students provide countless hours of teaching, research, and service to our University, all while balancing your mental health and well-being, responsibilities, and personal endeavors.

As you reach this pinnacle in your graduate journey, know that our University, our state, and our world are enriched because of you. We are honored to gather and celebrate together.

Beth Mayer-Davis Dean of The Graduate School

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Hooding Ceremony Speaker: Dr. Angeli Achrekar

Prior to joining UNAIDS in January 2023, Dr. Achrekar served as the Principal Deputy U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator for the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Over the past 20 years with the U.S. government and PEPFAR, she has held prominent positions helping to lead the largest global health effort of the U.S. government to ensure life-saving HIV prevention and treatment services to millions of people around the globe and strengthen health and community systems across 50 countries.

She is a passionate public servant, dedicated to advancing global health and development, across sectors, especially for women and girls. Angeli brings to the position extensive leadership and management experience in HIV/AIDS and public health. Over the years, she has helped evolve the program for more person-centered care, protecting and increasing HIV/AIDS gains while also capacitating countries for broader healthcare delivery. Her deep program, policy and partnership development experience at the global and country levels has cultivated strong multi-sectoral partnerships for large-scale and transformational impact, fundamental to ending the AIDS pandemic.

She holds a Doctorate of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master of Public Health from Yale University, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Angeli is married and the mother of beloved twin daughters. She loves poetry and nature. An unrelenting champion for health and rights for all, she believes in the power of service and partnership for change.

All May 2024 doctoral candidates, as well as 2023 August and December graduates, will receive an email invitation to the hooding ceremony in mid- to late February 2024. This email will be sent to your UNC-Chapel Hill email address (and/or personal email address) on record. August and December graduates should make sure to have an updated personal email address listed with the Office of the University Registrar through ConnectCarolina or [email protected] .

Please check all of your inboxes and folders in case the invitation is inadvertently directed to junk/spam folders. Please RSVP through the event registration system by March 31, 2024, with the name and email address of your hooding faculty.

If you have not received the invitation by March 15, 2024, please contact Kate McAnulty ( [email protected] ), senior associate dean for student affairs.

Please note, if you do not successfully complete all your degree requirements to have your degree conferred at the ceremony, you will not be allowed to participate in the hooding ceremony. No exceptions will be made.

Hooding Faculty Selection

Each doctoral graduate student will have the hood of the commencement regalia conferred by their adviser or other departmental faculty member. Please inquire as early as possible with your adviser whether they will attend the ceremony with you. If you have two faculty advisers, both can attend and hood you jointly.

If your faculty adviser is unavailable to attend the ceremony and confer your hood, you can request that another faculty member (preferably from your dissertation committee), your director of graduate studies, or your department chair confer your hood instead. The faculty member who confers your hood must be listed with The Graduate School as regular or fixed-term faculty.

If none of your faculty are available to confer your hood, the provost and the Royster Distinguished Professor will do so.

Please make sure that you and your hooding faculty have a clear plan of where to meet the morning of the ceremony. Given the heavy crowds as well as noise and visibility issues, we recommend a meeting location away from or even outside the entrance and check-in areas.

Day-of-Ceremony Instructions

Scholarships and Financial Aid

If you have borrowed a Federal Loan while attending Carolina, you must complete the Exit Counseling to learn about loan repayment. The Office of Scholarships and Student Aid will also notify you of this requirement via email.

If you have borrowed a Federal Perkins or Health Professions Loan or any long-term university loan, you must complete exit counseling by accessing the ECSI website . You may contact the University Cashier at [email protected] with any questions.

Student Regalia: Information and Deadlines

Student basic/keepsake black regalia will be available to purchase through Student Stores online beginning in early/mid-March, in-store (starting Thursday, March 21st through commencement weekend), and at the conGRADulations Fair on Wednesday, March 20th. These regalia are meant to be a cost-effective and eco-friendly option for graduating students (prices listed below). Please make sure to indicate whether you are a Ph.D., Ed.D., DNP, or DrPH student so that you can request the proper hood for purchase.

• Doctoral BASIC Package (Square Cap, Gown, Tassel) - $65.99 ($60.99 if purchasing with Tam [6-corner cap])
• Doctoral Hood - $39.99
• Doctoral Tam (6-corner cap) - $80 ($75 if purchasing with Basic Package)
• Individual Square Cap - $12.99
• Individual Tassel - $9.99

Announcements

Custom commencement announcements can be purchased through Balfour .

Generic announcements in packages of 10 may be purchased at Student Stores.

Every student who RSVPs through the event registration system will receive outreach from GradImages™ in advance of the ceremony. Please check all of your inboxes and folders in case the outreach is inadvertently directed to junk/spam folders.

• At the beginning of August, your diploma will be mailed to your home address as listed in ConnectCarolina.
• Your diploma will be printed with the diploma name as listed on your ConnectCarolina account.
• If you need immediate proof of graduation, you may download an electronic diploma (for a fee of $10.95) beginning mid-June 2024.
• If you require special handling (summer pick-up, FedEx, international delivery) for your diploma, please contact the Office of the University Registrar by May 10, 2024.
• More information on diplomas is available from the Office of the University Registrar .

If your department has a separate ceremony, check with your department to determine whether or not they intend to distribute diplomas at their ceremony. Diploma frames can be purchased at Student Stores .

Faculty rental regalia is currently available for ordering through Oak Hall via Student Stores . The site will remain open through Wednesday, April 3rd, and the regalia will be available for pickup at UNC Student Stores starting the Monday of commencement week (May 6th). Payment is due at time of pickup, and the return deadline to have your items back in-store is Friday, May 17th.

For additional questions, contact the Student Stores graduation department at  [email protected] .

Non-hooding faculty are invited to attend as a member of the general audience and will not participate in the academic processional. Seating will be reserved for faculty in Section 124.

Hooding Faculty

Hooding faculty should arrive at the Smith Center concourse level (Entrance D) to meet their students between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. You do not need to check in. Additional information will be provided by the Graduate School or by the degree candidate.

Please make sure that you and your students have each other's contact information so that you can coordinate where to meet the morning of the ceremony. Given the heavy crowds as well as noise and visibility issues, we recommend a meeting location away from or even outside the entrance and check-in areas.

Your student(s) will receive a name card at check-in which will later be scanned by a staff member prior to them going on stage. Please help us make sure that your student(s) does not lose that card over the course of the morning's activities.

As soon as you connect with your student, please proceed to the first floor (lower level) and take a seat with them. If you are hooding more than one student, make sure you are all sitting together.

At the end of the ceremony after the platform party recesses, students and faculty will be free to exit the floor and connect with family and friends. There is no recessional for students and hooding faculty.

Due to the timing of afternoon events in the Smith Center, staff will direct everyone off the floor and into the stands as soon as the ceremony is over.

Accessibility Services, Seating and Parking

Services for students, faculty, and guests with disabilities or medical conditions are available.

Accessible parking for guests is available in the Williamson Lot across the street from the Smith Center by presenting a disability permit/placard or license plate. The lot will be clearly marked with the appropriate signage. Golf carts will pick up guests needing assistance from the lot and drop them at Gate A.

Accessible seating is located all along the concourse level in the Smith Center. No ticket is required for seating. If you require other accommodations (interpreter services, more specialized seating, etc.) or if you do not have a disability permit/placard or license plate, please contact Commencement Accessibility Services at [email protected] .

Students and faculty who have accessibility needs should contact Commencement Accessibility Services ( [email protected]) who will work with staff from The Graduate School and the Office of University Events accordingly to navigate ceremony details.

Students do not have designated parking, so all guest parking lots (see below) can be used by students.

Reserved parking for faculty and deans will be available either in the Smith Center Lot, behind the Koury Natatorium and the Smith Center, or in the top tier of the Manning Lot. If parking in the Smith Center lot, upon arrival, please pull up to the parking gate and advise the parking attendant of your name to gain complimentary access to the Smith Center lot.

Reserved parking for members of the platform party will be in the Smith Center Lot, behind the Koury Natatorium and the Smith Center.

Parking for guests will be available in most lots surrounding the Smith Center ( map of these parking lots ). They include: the Manning Lot (on Bowles Drive between the Smith Center and Family Practice), the Bowles Lot (on Bowles Drive behind Craige Residence Hall), and the Business School Deck.

Accessible parking is available in the Williamson Lot across the street from the Smith Center by presenting a disability permit/placard or license plate. Guests needing parking accommodations for the elderly and not having a disability permit, plate, or placard should contact Commencement Accessibility Services at [email protected] .

Guests should arrive between 8:00 and 8:45 a.m. and enter the Smith Center at Entrance A. Please do not bring gifts into the Smith Center.

No refreshments will be available at the ceremony. Please bring water and stay hydrated, especially if it is hot outside that morning.

International Guests

Students and scholars who want to invite family members to visit the United States as tourists may use the information below to assist those family members in applying for a visa.

• View this document to learn how you can invite family members to the U.S. for your commencement ceremony.
• Request a graduation application confirmation letter from the Office of the University Registrar . Please email [email protected] requesting a letter of confirmation for graduation for your family’s visa.

Local Visitors Bureaus

The Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau and the Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau websites provide information on local lodging, restaurants, scheduled events, shopping, tours, and area resources.

Dean E. Smith Center Entry Policy

All guests and their belongings are subject to screening by entry personnel.

Clear Bag Policy

Guests are encouraged to leave all bags at home, but the following items will be allowed into Commencement venues:

• Any clear plastic or vinyl bag no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″, including gallon freezer bags.
• Small clutch purses no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″.
• Necessary medical items following inspection at entry gates.
• Up to two unopened 20 ounce or smaller bottles of water per person and empty drink containers that can be filled up at drinking fountains.
• More Information: Carolina Athletics Clear Bag Policy

Prohibited Items

Alcoholic beverages, artificial noise makers, baby seats, large bags, balloons, banners, flags and signs (larger than 8 ½" x 11"), signs on sticks or other devices, beach balls, coolers or containers, explosives, fireworks, folding chairs, food and beverages (except sealed plastic water bottles), illegal drugs, laser pointers, pets (except service animals), strollers (non-collapsible), umbrellas, weapons of any kind, any other item that in the judgment of management staff poses a safety hazard or detracts from the ability of others to enjoy the event.

All permissible bags and containers are subject to search upon entry.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with these safety measures.

Directions to the Dean E. Smith Center

Address:  300 Skipper Bowles Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514

From Virginia and points north

Take I-85 South to Durham. Exit left at US 15-501 in Durham and follow 15-501 approximately nine miles to Chapel Hill. Once in Chapel Hill, stay on US 15-501 Bypass (Fordham Boulevard). At around the seventh stoplight, turn right onto Manning Drive. The Smith Center is half a mile on the left on Skipper Bowles Drive.

From points west

Take I-85 North towards Durham. Exit just past Burlington onto NC 54 East (Exit #148, Chapel Hill Exit). Follow NC 54 for approximately 20 miles to Carrboro. Pass Carrboro Plaza on the right and stay on NC 54 for about four miles to the next stoplight, Manning Drive. Turn left on Manning Drive. The Smith Center is half a mile on the left on Skipper Bowles Drive.

From points east

Take I-40 West toward Chapel Hill. Exit at NC 54 West (Exit #273 A) and follow for approximately four miles. Once in Chapel Hill, continue to follow signs for NC 54 West, which means you will have to exit right under the first overpass. At the top of the exit turn right at the light. Follow NC 54 West/15-501 South until the second stoplight. Turn right onto Manning Drive. The Smith Center is half a mile on the left on Skipper Bowles Drive.

From points south

Take US 15-50 North toward Chapel Hill. Exit right onto US 15-501 Bypass in Chapel Hill. Turn left at first stoplight onto Manning Drive. The Smith Center is half a mile on the left on Skipper Bowles Drive.

Will the ceremony be livestreamed?

Yes, the the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony will be livestreamed.

What time do graduates need to arrive?

Students and their faculty advisors should arrive starting at 8:00 and no later than 8:30 a.m. in full regalia. Students will need to pick up and hold on to their name cards, which will be scanned before they cross the stage, so that their names show up on the screen(s) overhead.

Are tickets required for guests?

No tickets are necessary and there is no restriction on the number of guests invited per graduate.

When should guests arrive?

Guests should arrive between 8:00 and 8:45 a.m. and enter the Smith Center at Entrance A where programs will be available. Please do not bring gifts into the Smith Center.

How long does the ceremony usually last?

The ceremony will last no later than noon.

Will the names of graduates be announced?

Yes. Each doctoral graduate student who participates in the ceremony will be called to the stage to have the hood of the commencement regalia conferred by their adviser or other departmental faculty member.

Who can hood graduates?

Students should be hooded by their faculty adviser(s). If their faculty adviser(s) are unavailable, they can be hooded by another member of their committee and/or their program/department, such as their director of graduate studies or department chair. Students without available faculty will be hooded by the provost and the Royster Distinguished Professor. Students cannot be hooded by a non-faculty member, such as family, friends, or colleagues.

Can students be hooded during this ceremony but not officially graduate until later this year?

No. Only candidates who have met all degree requirements for this ceremony (and August and December graduates from the  previous  calendar year) will be hooded at this ceremony. If you officially graduate in a future semester, you will be invited to the following year's ceremony.

Where do students, faculty, and guests park?

Hooding Ceremony parking information

UNC Visitor Parking Information and Maps

Reserved parking for faculty and deans will be in the top tier of the Manning Lot.

Accessible parking is available in the Williamson Lot across the street from the Smith Center by presenting a disability permit/placard or license plate.

Is there accessible parking?

Accessible parking is available in the Williamson Lot across the street from the Smith Center by presenting a disability permit/placard or license plate. Guests who need accessible parking but not having a disability permit, plate, or placard should contact Commencement Accessibility Services at [email protected] .

How do students find out if and when departments are having ceremonies?

Please visit school and departmental ceremonies.

Is there housing on campus for commencement weekend?

No. Housing is not available on campus for parents and guests. A list of hotels in the area is available on the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau and the Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau websites.

How will I receive my diploma?

At the end of June, your diploma will be mailed to your home address as listed in ConnectCarolina. If your department has a separate ceremony, check with your department to determine whether or not they intend to distribute diplomas at their ceremony. Diploma frames can be purchased at Student Stores . Diplomas will not be available for pick-up.

The Doctoral Hooding Ceremony will be livestreamed.

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Graduate Student Resources

Graduate students, did you know the Career Development Center provides all of its resources to you as well? Our career coaches are ready to assist you with your career questions and needs. Explore the following services to see how we can help.

Individualized career coaching

Each college has its own career coach who is here to help you (see below). Appointments can be made through Handshake to help you with a variety of career needs, including:

• Updating your resume/CV/cover letter
• How to create and leverage your LinkedIn
• Searching for internships or practicum
• Interview preparation and practice (for graduate school, internship, job, etc.)
• Searching for a job

Employer engagement

Each semester our office offers a variety of opportunities to engage with employers. Whether you are job/internship searching or hoping to gain perspective, you don’t want to miss these opportunities. As graduate students you have unique educational and professional skills to be a strong candidate for a number of recruitment needs. Check out our upcoming events to find opportunities to connect with employers.

Applying for doctoral programs

If you’re looking to continue your education we can assist you in searching for, applying to, and interview preparation for your continuing education. Make an appointment with your career coach on Handshake to get started.

Internship searching

Most programs have a practicum and/or internship as part of the requirement. It can be hard to know where to look for these opportunities. Your internship coordinator within your department and program director are great resources. If you’re looking for additional opportunities, consider using:

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