2. Graduation occurs once a substantial study term has been accomplished. A presiding officer confers degrees upon candidates, either individually or en masse. Click here to download this presentation at: indezine.com
3. It is the action of receiving or conferring an academic degree… Click here to download this presentation at: indezine.com
4. … or the ceremony that is sometimes associated, where students become Graduates. Click here to download this presentation at: indezine.com
5. The date of graduation is often called degree day. Click here to download this presentation at: indezine.com
6. The graduation itself is also called commencement, convocation, etc. Click here to download this presentation at: indezine.com
7. At large institutions, the ceremony is held in a stadium, an amphitheater, or a parade ground (often outdoors)… Click here to download this presentation at: indezine.com
8. … where hundreds of degrees are granted at once. Click here to download this presentation at: indezine.com
9. Graduation is often attended by family members and guests of graduating students. Click here to download this presentation at: indezine.com
10. Students receiving an advanced degree have a Hooding Ceremony, in which the students wear a hood. Click here to download this presentation at: indezine.com
11. An academic hood is a symbolic garment; the hood’s length signifies the degree level. Click here to download this presentation at: indezine.com
12. The ceremonies usually include a procession of the academic staff and candidates, … Click here to download this presentation at: indezine.com
13. … traditional hat toss, a graduation speech, etc. Click here to download this presentation at: indezine.com
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