Students gather in the Dover Theater to receive their hoods and prepare for the ceremony. Photo by Megan Hartman
Students often decorate their caps to allow them to stand out amongst the crowd. Photo by Megan Hartman
While in Dover, graduating students receive instruction on the do's and don'ts of the ceremony. Photo by Megan Hartman
Students get a chance to see who they will be sitting next to and socialize before the ceremony. Photo by Megan Hartman
Cap decorations sometimes represent the field of study the student is graduating from. Photo by Megan Hartman
The square that students wear on their head is a long standing tradition for colleges. A quick look in the front facing camera reveals that it doesn't look as awkward as once thought. Photo by Megan Hartman
Students carry the flags representing Christianity, North Carolina and America. Photo by Megan Hartman
Dr. Tom Jones is the University Mace Bearer. Photo by Megan Hartman
As students walk in, they get their first glimpse at the crowd that awaits them. Photo by Megan Hartman
Doctoral candidates walk to their seats. Photo by Megan Hartman
Photo by Megan Hartman
