307-10-1 Application for Graduation and Commencement
| Title: |
Application for Graduation and Commencement |
| Owner: |
Executive Director, Registrar Operations and Academic Compliance |
| Last Update/Revised: |
02/25/2021 |
Policy:
Application for Graduation
Students that are within 12 credits of completing their undergraduate program, 6 credits for graduate program, may file an Application for Graduation. The Office of the Registrar will use the application to complete a degree audit to ensure students are meeting graduating requirements. The Application for Graduation is also used for commencement ceremony and to confer degrees.
Commencement Ceremony
The formal commencement ceremony is held once a year on a date4 announced by the University. Degree candidates who have completed all graduation requirements since the previous commencement ceremony are eligible to participate. Undergraduate candidates who are within 12 credits of program completion or graduate degree candidates within 6 credits of program completion on the date of commencement will also be invited to participate in the ceremony.
Purpose: The policy is to ensure consistent information regarding application for graduation and commencement is provided to all potential graduates.
Scope: This shall apply to all potential active students near graduation time. For more information how how degrees issues posthumously shall refer to the Award of Posthumous Degrees Policy.
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