Graduation Information

If the steps outlined below are completed after April 4 but before April 27, a student may still participate in commencement, but his/her name will not appear in the commencement program until next May.

• All graduation forms must be completed and submitted to the School of Graduate Studies. Graduation forms include the commencement data card, Diploma Fee Payment form ($15), and alumni file card. Plans A, B, and doctoral students will receive these forms at their final defense. Plan C students will receive these forms in the mail after the Graduate School receives their Completion of Requirements (Plan C) form.
• Plans A, B, and doctoral students: Students must have had a successful defense, and the signed Record of Examination form indicating such must be returned to the Graduate School.
• Plan C students: Your department will submit a Completion of Requirements (Plan C) form to the School of Graduate Studies during the first 4 weeks of your final semester.