Commencement Notre Dame of Maryland University Notre Dame 2022 177th Commencement Ceremony You always know when the @nd_schoolofarch graduates walk into Commencement , Each year, the #IrishArkies construct elaborate models on their mortarboard caps representing places that are important to Our grads are amazing but they didn't get there alone. Ever wonder what all that academic regalia means? Our esteemed faculty share the meaning behind their robes, hoods and colors What are you wearing? (Commencement edition) Ever wondered what those pops of color amongst the Notre Dame royal blue are when our faculty wear their doctoral robes? We decided to ask