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Graduation & Commencement

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In order to have a degree conferred, you must apply to graduate. In addition to satisfying all degree requirements, a candidate for a degree must submit an Application for Graduation. You must apply to graduate by these dates for your intended graduation semester: February 1st for Summer graduation, June 1st for Fall graduation, and September 1st for Spring graduation. You can apply to graduate in your Eagle account. (Note: a Late Application for Graduation is currently available for Spring 2024.)

Students earning a certificate from a certificate program must also apply to graduate with the certificate, and the same application deadlines apply. Certificate earners do not participate in the University commencement ceremony, but they may attend any end of term activities held by their College.

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Graduation Checklist

Are you ready to graduate? Use our Graduation Checklist to learn about the degree conferral process and what you need to do to graduate!
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Graduation Enrollment Requirements

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In addition to satisfying all degree requirements, a candidate for a degree must submit an Application for Graduation. You can apply to graduate in your Eagle account. You must apply to graduate by these dates for your intended graduation semester: February 1st for Summer graduation, June 1st for Fall graduation, and September 1st for Spring graduation. A graduate student shall be enrolled for a course approved by the graduate advisor during the term in which the degree is awarded.

If a student applies for graduation but fails to satisfy graduation requirements, the student must reapply; this must be done by the date appearing in the online calendar. 

All forms and memorandums required for graduation must be filed in the Graduate School Office no later than one (1) week prior to commencement, with the exception of the defense form and comprehensive exam form which are due four (4) weeks prior to commencement. Official Transcripts from other universities used as transfer credit on a program of study must be received prior to the commencement date.

The advisory committee approved copy of the thesis/dissertation must be submitted through the eTD Administrator (ProQuest) for format review no later than three (3) weeks prior to commencement. The final copy for publication through ProQuest must be submitted via the eTD Administrator one (1) week prior to commencement.

 

  • Graduation

    In order to have a degree conferred, you must apply to graduate. In addition to satisfying all degree requirements, a candidate for a degree must submit an Application for Graduation. You must apply to graduate by these dates for your intended graduation semester: February 1st for Summer graduation, June 1st for Fall graduation, and September 1st for Spring graduation. You can apply to graduate in your Eagle account.

    Students earning a certificate from a certificate program must also apply to graduate with the certificate, and the same application deadlines apply. Certificate earners do not participate in the University commencement ceremony, but they may attend any end of term activities held by their College.

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    The last date for the filing of the application is listed on the College of Graduate Studies calendar.

    A graduate student shall be enrolled during the term in which the degree is awarded.

    If a student applies for graduation but fails to satisfy graduation requirements, the student must reapply.

    ATTENTION SUMMER GRADUATES - There is not a commencement ceremony for those graduating in August. Students who wish to participate will be allowed to return to the University for the December commencement ceremony.

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  • Graduate Hooding

    Hoods

    Graduate students do not wear ropes, cords, or other items over their robe.

    For more information regarding hoods and how to wear them, contact the College of Graduate Studies.

    VIDEO #1 = Master's and EdS Hood Preparation

    VIDEO #2:  Doctoral Hood Preparation
    Note to graduating doctoral students, you will be hooded on the platform, your advisor will have your hood.