Oath and Hooding

May 5, 2025

Oath and Hooding: Cheers, Tears and Reminders That ‘You are Ready for This’

With faculty members beaming and family members roaring, nearly 100 NC State College of Veterinary Medicine students took the Veterinarian’s Oath and became doctors at an Oath and Hooding ceremony Friday, joining about 3,000 NC State veterinary alumni since the college graduated its first class 40 years ago. The Class of 2025 chose NC State…

Apr 28, 2025

NC State Oath and Hooding Ceremony Set for May 2

The NC State College of Veterinary Medicine’s Class of 2025 will celebrate student achievements and years of hard work on May 2 at the annual Oath and Hooding ceremony. Held at 3 p.m. in Reynolds Coliseum, the graduation ceremony will mark the official transition to becoming veterinarians. During the event, the graduates will all take…

May 10, 2022

CVM Class of 2022 Celebrates Hard-Earned Oath & Hooding Moment

The CVM Class of 2022 celebrates an Oath & Hooding ceremony at Reynolds Coliseum marked by good humor and practical advice on May 6.

Nov 10, 2021

Together Again: NC State Vet Med’s Class of 2020 Returns for In-Person Graduation

Nearly a year and a half after they officially became veterinarians, the class of 2020 got the moment they deserve: an in-person, traditional oath and hooding graduation ceremony.

May 27, 2021

NC State Veterinary Medicine News & Updates, May 2021

Class of 2021 graduates, a groundbreaking dog pain study and more from a busy month on campus.

May 11, 2021

Oath and Hooding Graduation Ceremony Held for NC State CVM Class of 2021

The class of 96 newly minted veterinarians were honored during Monday's ceremony, colored by the abiding theme of humanity and togetherness.

May 4, 2021

Class of 2021 Story: An Unpredictable Life

Liliya Nusbaum is proud to be the first doctor in my family, but may be even prouder to have finally convinced her dad to take his cat to the doctor for regular checkups.

May 3, 2021

Class of 2021 Story: An Army of Support

Coming into veterinary school at NC State, Samuel Tucker was certain of one thing: He wanted to be an Army veterinarian.

Apr 30, 2021

NC State Veterinary Medicine Class of 2021’s Oath and Hooding Ceremony Set for May 10

The 6 p.m. celebration of academic accomplishment and resilience will stream live on the CVM's YouTube channel.