About
- - About
    
    AIC was founded in July 1885, and more than 125 years later it still stands leading education and fostering community more effectively than any other time in its history.
  - Mission
  - Fast Facts
  - Board of Trustees
  - Office of DEIB
- - AIC HISTORY AND LEGACY
    
    AIC's history is over 125 years in the making
  - History AIC Reimagined
- Close
Admissions
- - Admissions
    
    Whether you're headed to college for the first time, or looking to advance your career with a graduate degree. We can help you achieve your dreams.
  - Apply
  - Undergraduate
  - Graduate
  - Tuition & Financial Aid
- - CONTACT ADMISSIONS
    
    Get in touch to begin the application process
- Visit Contact Us
- Close
Academics
- - Academics
    
    See how our 40+ undergraduate majors and 22 graduate programs can set you up for a successful career.
  - Academic Programs
  - Registrar
  - Academic Support
  - Academic Calendar
  - Course Catalogs
- - SUPPORTING YOU
    
    Find out about our supportive learning services
- Institutional Review Board
- Close
Student Life
- - Student Life
    
    AIC isn’t just where you go to school — it’s your home away from home. Become part of the community.
  - On Campus
  - Athletics & Fitness
  - Student Success
  - Student Support
  - Career Development
- - GET INVOLVED
    
    Join our student organizations, sports teams, and leadership programs.
- Student Activities Student Handbook
- Close
Athletics
- - Athletics
    
    With our 23 NCAA sports teams, Falconer Fitness Center, and intramural and club sports, AIC has what it takes to keep your body strong.
  - AIC Yellow Jackets
  - Intramural & Club Sports
  - Campus Recreation
- - GET IN THE GAME
    
    Whether you're an all-star athlete or like to root for the home team
- Close

Doctoral Hooding Ceremony

Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
Friday, May 8, 2026
3:00 P.M. at the Griswold Theatre

This ceremony is in addition to the 141^st Commencement Ceremony, degrees will be conferred at the Commencement Ceremony the following day at the MassMutual Center. The ceremony is a presentation of the hoods only. Students should plan to attend the Commencement ceremony the following day as well.

Click here to view the 2026 AIC Doctoral Hooding Ceremony livestream.

Site map

About

Admissions

Academics

Student Life

Athletics

Doctoral Hooding Ceremony

Click here to view the 2026 AIC Doctoral Hooding Ceremony livestream.