Duke

2011 Speaker

Journalist, Author and Foreign Policy Advisor, Fareed Zakaria, will deliver the commencement address at Duke University on May 13, 2012.

 

Honorary Degrees

Duke University will be awarding six honorary degrees during the 2012 Commencement Ceremony.

Commencement 2012

Welcome students, family members and guests to Duke University's 160th Commencement.  We wish to extend congratulations to the graduating students and their families on this festive occasion.

Duke University Commencement is managed by the Office of Special Events & University Ceremonies.  This website provides you with ceremony information, travel and lodging information, student information and faculty/administration information for Commencement 2012, as well as historical information on Duke's previous commencement ceremonies.

Family members and friends who are unable to attend the Commencement Ceremony or the Baccalaureate Services may view the ceremonies live via Ustream.

News & Advisories

Student Speaker and Singers for 2012 Commencement
If you are a member of the Class of 2012 and would like to audition to be the student speaker or singers to sing at the Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 13, 2012, please see the Students section for details and instructions.

Weather Information
Commencement Weekend events will take place rain or shine and will only be cancelled in the event of severe weather conditions.  Please check News & Advisories for updated weather-related changes to the event schedule.

2012 Commencement and Baccalaureate DVD's
Share your memories with family and friends. Order your copy of 2012 Duke Commencement!

2010 & 2011 Commencement and Baccalaureate DVD's
The DVD's of the 2010 and 2011 Commencement and Baccalaureate services are still available and may be ordered online here.