Hero's Graduation

I n many a story, there comes a time when the hero graduates from school and/or college.

Like Dubbing and Naming, this is when the hero goes through a rite of passage. Although it sets the hero's journey in motion in the beginning at times, it can also happen in the end when the hero finally claims his destiny.

The hero graduates when he/she: Graduating is a special part of someone's life, and is all about entering a new chapter in his/her life, especially when it comes to growing up.
 * Finally achieves his/her dream
 * Passes his/her educational tests

Noteworthy Examples

 * Rodney Copperbottom graduates from school before working at Gunk's Greasy Spoon.
 * Judy Hopps succeeds in the police academy and graduates, setting her journey in motion.
 * Lizzy McGuire graduates high school before going to Rome.
 * Peter Parker graduates high school before going off to college.

Quotes
"(Mayor Lionheart: As Mayor of Zootopia, I am proud to announce that my Mammal Inclusion Initiative has produced its first Police Academy Graduate. Valedictorian of her class, ZPD's very first rabbit officer, Judy Hopps!) (Judy, dressed in a police officer's uniform, steps up to the podium. Her father, Stu, cries tears of joy. Lionheart clears his throat.) (Mayor Lionheart: Assistant Mayor Bellwether, her badge._ (Bellwether: Yes, oh yes, Sir.) (Bellwether scurries over to Judy and places a badge on our heroine's uniform.) (Mayor Lionheart, to Bellwether: Thank you. (to Judy) Judy, it is my great privilege to officially assign you to the heart of Zootopia, Precinct One, City Center.) (Judy gasps with delight, holding back tears. Her parents clap as her siblings cheer.) (Bellwether: Congratulations, Officer Hopps.) I won't let you down. This has been my dream since I was a kid (Bellwether: Well, it's a real proud day for us little guys.) (Lionheart pushes Bellwether out of the way.) (Mayor Lionheart: Bellwether, make room, will ya? Come on. (He turns to his graduate.) Okay, Officer Hopps, let's see those teeth!) (Judy smiles for the cameras.)"

- Judy Hopps graduating from the police academy.