Part 4: Useful Information
- 4.1 The Major
- 4.2 How to Read a Transcript
- 4.3 Repeat Policy
- 4.4 The Drop Date
- 4.5 Petitions
- 4.6 Academic Probation
- 4.7 Electives
- 4.8 Graduation >> this page
- 4.8.1 Honors >>
- 4.8.1 Honors >>
- 4.9 Career Advising
Liberal Arts Advising
PART 4: USEFUL INFORMATION, 4.8
4.8 Graduation
Each student must complete a degree check with his/her faculty advisor before applying for graduation. A student must receive advisor authorization (see degree check form below) and apply for graduation in accordance with the application deadlines established by the Office of the Registrar (see sample chart of filing dates below—specific dates will vary year to year). Degree application forms are available from and must be returned to the Office of the Registrar. A required fee must be paid to the Bursars office before the application is submitted.
All courses for which the student is registered in the final quarter before graduation, as well as any remaining transfer courses that have not yet been processed, should be listed carefully listed on the application for graduation.
| ANTICIPATED GRADUATION | FILING PERIOD |
|---|---|
| August | March 2 to May 25 |
| November | May 26 to August 21 |
| March | August 22 to December 7 |
| June | December 8 to March 1 |
(Graduation Degree Check Form - Front)
(Graduation Degree Check Form - Back)
4.8.1 Honors
The University Honors Program office should be notified when students are accepted into a Departmental Honors program and when they complete it. Students who earn Departmental Honors have that achievement noted on their transcripts, on their diploma and in the commencement program. Both University and Departmental Honors are available to our students. Check with the University Honors Office and with your department for the specific requirements for your advisees