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Graduation Information

Graduation Information for Graduate Students

Deadlines to Apply

Spring
Opens December 15th
Closes March 15th

Summer
Opens May 15th
Closes July 15th

Fall
Opens August 15th
Closes October 15th

Graduation ceremonies are held in May & December. August graduates attend the December graduation ceremony. In order to participate in the Commencement Ceremony, you must be in compliance with your degree program.

Graduates

If you graduated in the Summer (August), your name is on that list. Therefore, you do not need to submit another application.

FILING ELIGIBILITY RULES
The Office of Academic Affairs will enforce the Commencement Policy as stated.

No one walks across the stage with any of the following:

- - Deficient number of hours or 3.0 grade point average in Banner
  - Unprocessed incomplete grades or grade changes (with the exception of Thesis/Dissertation)
  - Comprehensive exam retakes for a future semester
  - Pending defense dates for thesis or dissertation

Therefore, consult with your advisor if you have any questions about your program. Certificate students will not participate in the commencement ceremony. In addition, graduate level students do not have academic honors recognition because you are required to maintain a level of excellence. May you continue to “Think. Work. Serve.”