graduation walk

Ceremony aisle stroll

The graduation walk is the ceremonial procession where graduates cross a stage to receive their diploma or have their name announced.

It's the individual moment within a larger commencement ceremony: She practiced her graduation walk so she wouldn't trip in heels.

The term also refers to the broader processional where graduates file into the venue.

Related

gown · cap · diploma · pomp · pomp and circumstance · circumstance · aisle · stage · tassel · mortarboard · march · processional · class of · robe · stride · applause · proud parents · milestone

Opposites
academic ceremony progression

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Introductory event for newcomers

matriculation · convocation · move-in day · opening ceremony

academic outcome

graduation walkexpulsion

Forced permanent removal

dropping out · withdrawal · academic probation · suspension · incomplete

ceremonial components

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Oration at graduation ceremonies

Family

graduation, walk, graduate, graduated, graduating, graduates, gradual, gradually, gradation

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G