HOODING CEREMONY GUIDELINES
DOCTOR OF MEDICINE (M.D.)

Hooding symbolizes a new graduate's induction into the profession by a fellow member.

Generally, a member of the faculty hoods each graduate. However, the Dr. Kiran Patel College of Allopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is allowing family hooding for their graduates. There are specific criteria:

Eligibility for Family Hooding:

• You are receiving your Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from NSU
• Your parent is a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.).

Important Notes:

• Family hooding is limited to parents only (one parent per graduate, no exceptions).
• The participating parent will not wear regalia and will be invited to join you on stage at the designated time.

Submission Deadline:

Requests for family hooding at the Doctor of Medicine commencement ceremony must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Friday, April 3, 2026, for the ceremony on May 13, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted or considered, no exceptions.

Before submitting, please print a copy of this form for your records. Final instructions will be sent to both you and your participating parent (family hooder) approximately one week before the ceremony.

All fields are required.

Graduate Information

Participating Parent Information