Phi Beta Kappa

Introduction

This page will be used for posting answers to frequently asked questions. It is currently in use for the Spring 2016 initiation class.

Information for Initiates

• Initiates should arrive at Page Auditorium on Thursday, May 12th, no later than 5:45 PM in order to get in the class picture.
• Initiates who have their own graduation gown should bring the gown; you should not bring the cap or the hood.
• Initiates who do not have their own gown can borrow one from a collection that will will bring with us to page. Please arrive a little earlier to get a robe.

Information for Duke Faculty and Staff Guests

• Duke faculty and staff are asked, if possible, to come in academic regalia. In the absence of academic regalia, business attire would be excellent.
• Duke faculty and staff should arrive no later than 6:15 PM in order to form up before the start of the ceremony. Faculty and staff will be directed to either the upper or lower lobby of Page depending on where the house manager thinks it's best.
• At the start of the ceremony, the Secretary (Michael Gustafson) will lead the faculty and staff to their seats, which are the first rows on the house right side of the auditorium; faculty and staff will remain standing as the executive committee comes in. At this point, the President (Steve Nowicki) will ask all to rise for the presentation of the candidates.
• From that point forward, the faculty and staff will follow the general cues for the audience. There is no formal procession at the conclusion of the ceremony.