History Graduation
The Department of History The Department of History honors the “first majors” graduating class with a ceremony and reception on East Campus at Baldwin Auditorium. If you want to be part of the festivities, please be sure history is your first major. Students are called to the stage receive their diplomas and awards during the ceremony. Afterward, parents and family are invited to enjoy a delicious luncheon on the front lawn of Baldwin. Lunch is provided for each student, parents and guests. Lunch is by reservation only. Tickets are needed for anyone—including students, parents, and guests--to enter Baldwin Auditorium. There are 8 tickets per family. Graduation and reception information will be mailed to parents and/or guardians during the month of March. For more information, contact Vanessa Jackson at vanessa@duke.edu.
Students are contacted via campus mail and/or e-mail regarding the day and time to pickup tickets for the Baldwin. Note: Only the person(s) listed as your next-of-kin will receive graduation information by mail. Students must notify the second parent if the address differs. Please also be sure to coordinate the total number that will be attending the reception with both parties. We certainly don't want anyone to miss your special event!
Students who are not planning to participate in commencement exercises should contact Dean Gerald Wilson's office at (919) 684-2865 so that arrangements are made to have their diploma mailed.
Graduation with Distinction
The student student must receive “Honors” on the senior thesis.
A senior thesis
providing an original contribution to historical knowledge is required.
A committee
of three faculty, including the student's thesis advisor, evaluates the thesis.
Any
of the three levels will be determined by the students' committee.
Distinction
High Distinction
Highest Distinction
Students usually take Senior Honors Seminar (HST 197/8S). However, the thesis may be written outside this sequence. An outstanding thesis may receive the William T. Laprade prize, as determined by the student's committee.
Photo Specialties
As each graduate is handed his/her diploma, a picture will be taken by a professional photographer. A free color proof will be sent to your current mailing address, including a password for online viewing. You are under no obligation to purchase prints. To receive an email notification the moment your photos are online, please visit www.photospecialties.com to pre-register. If you do not receive a proof within a week of the ceremony, please contact info@photospecialties.com or call 1-800-722-7033