Commencement Traditions
Notre Dame is filled with tradition, and Commencement Weekend is no exception, from the formality of the academic procession to the whimsical nature of the architecture students who decorate their caps with hand-made structures. Read about some of the more well-known traditions by selecting from the list below.
- Academic Attire
- The University Mace
- The Presidential Medal
- Processional Banners
- Tassel Colors
- Steps of the Main Building
- Architecture Caps
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