The Oxford Degree Ceremony

"The Oxford Degree Ceremony" by J. Wells is a snapshot into the historical customs of Oxford University's graduation events. It shows what graduation day was like way back then, with teachers and students wearing special outfits and marching together, led by the Vice-Chancellor. The writing points out the complicated steps of giving out degrees, like the parade, the jobs of important people at the university such as the Proctors and Registrar, and the old languages they used when giving out degrees. Readers get a close look at how formal graduations are and why they matter so much to Oxford's story.