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Oct 31, 2008
Commencement Application Deadline

 

 

 

 

 
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Commencement Application Deadline

Oct 31 Commencement Application Deadline If you will be completing your program of study this Fall 08 term, please meet with your advisor and complete a commencement application.

Commencement applications are due to the Registrar's Office no later than Noon, Friday, October 31.

Applications will not be accepted after the announced deadline.

Students wishing to submit commencement applications after the deadline must submit an appeal to the Dean of Student Services.


ACADEMIC POLICY CONCERNING COMMENCEMENT APPLICATION

Commencement exercises are held at the end of the fall, spring and summer semesters for all students who are candidates for degrees, diplomas or certificates. Students should apply between the first and 50th class day of the semester in which they expect to complete their program. Applications will not be accepted after the announced deadline. Students wishing to submit commencement applications after the deadline must submit an appeal to the Dean of Student Services. Application steps are as follows:
1. For each major, obtain an Application for Commencement from the Registrar’s Office or academic advisor.
2. Complete the Candidates section of the application.
3. Take the application to your advisor.  
4. Submit application to the Registrar’s Office for final approval by the announced deadline.
5. If applicant plans to participate in commencement, purchase graduation materials (cap, gown, tassel, diploma cover) at the college bookstore and pay all debts owed to the College at the Business office.
6. All applicants must have completed all requirements by the end of the semester in which they plan to participate in commencement.

Students completing requirements during each semester can apply by the deadline for commencement and purchase graduation materials at the end of the particular semester. If the student is qualified, the Registrar orders credentials and mails them to the student. Students who apply and do not qualify must reapply after deficiencies are completed. Credentials will not be ordered and held for students to complete requirements in a subsequent semester.

A student must maintain an overall average of C (2.00 GPA) in order to graduate. Some health science programs have additional graduation requirements as defined by those programs.

Application for Commencement forms may be obtained from the Registrar's Office or academic advisor.

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Last updated 10/6/08


   
   
 
 
 
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