College of Medicine Academic Hooding and Commencement Ceremonies

The Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's Class of 2026 was recognized at the Academic Hooding Ceremony on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., and the University of South Alabama Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Both events were held in the USA Mitchell Center. The Class of 2026 was the 51st class to graduate from the Whiddon College of Medicine.

At the Academic Hooding Ceremony, graduates of the Basic Medical Sciences (Ph.D.) and Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) programs are recognized individually and have the opportunity to walk the stage. M.D. graduates will choose a family member to don their hood, while Basic Medical Science graduates are hooded by their major professor. The military commission ceremony of the M.D. graduates follows.

This year's ceremony was streamed live and archived on the Mitchell Center YouTube page.

The Commencement Ceremony celebrates graduates and confers their degrees from the Whiddon College of Medicine and other colleges at the university. Graduates present at the ceremony are announced and walk the stage. M.D. graduates receive their diploma at the ceremony. Basic Medical Sciences graduates receive their diploma cover, and their diploma is sent via mail. For more information regarding Commencement, please visit the Registrar’s graduation website.