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Graduation Information
 All
students must petition to graduate during the semester prior to the
anticipated semester of graduation by completing an "Intent to
Graduate" form at the Registrar's Office. Students must meet
with their faculty advisor, complete a program sheet, a graduation-planning
sheet and get signatures from their advisor and Dean. It is important
to begin this process early in the semester prior to the semester
you plan to graduate. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure
that all paperwork is completed by the appropriate deadline as shown
below.
GRADUATION INSTRUCTIONS
| Stop by the Registrar's Office: |
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Pick up, fill out and turn in the "Intent
to Graduate" form |
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Pick up unofficial copies of your transcripts
for all the colleges attended |
| _________ |
Pick up the "Graduation
Planning Sheet" for step two |
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Pick up a Graduation Survey and return within
five days |
| Make arrangements and meet with
your assigned advisor: |
| _________ |
Take the unofficial copy of your transcripts to
your advisor |
| _________ |
Take your program sheet filled in as much as possible |
| _________ |
Take your "Graduation Planning Sheet"
filled in as much as possible |
| _________ |
Your advisor will need to sign your program sheet.
Be sure to work with your advisor as needed. It is ultimately
your responsibility to make sure you have met the graduation
requirements. |
| Optional Steps - Visit the Advising
& Career Center and the Alumni Association |
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Visit the Advising
& Career Center regarding help with resume writing,
interviewing and the job search process. |
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Submit a dues waiver
form to have your first year's dues to the Alumni Association
waived. |
DEADLINES
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I will finish my graduation requirements
in:
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I need to turn in the "Intent to Graduate"
by:
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I need to contact my Advisor by:
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By meeting these deadlines, I will qualify
for the Commencement Ceremony in:
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Summer or Fall 2008
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February 15, 2008
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March 3, 2008
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May 2009
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Spring or Summer 2009
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September 15, 2008
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October 1, 2008
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May 2009
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Fall 2009
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February 15, 2009
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March 1, 2009
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May 2010
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All graduation documents must be received
in the Registrar's Office by mid-October to qualify for the
ceremony in May of the following year.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE THE "INTENT TO GRADUATE"
IS SUBMITTED TO THE REGISTRAR'S OFFICE AND YOUR PROGRAM SHEET(S)
ARE SUBMITTED TO YOUR ADVISOR BY THE APPROPRIATE DEADLINE.
- The Registrar's Office will make the final determination in
accepting your general education credits. Your advisor and department
head will approve your major coursework.
- You must meet ALL the requirements as listed in the catalog
year for your program sheet.
- If your petition is denied it will be your responsibility to
reapply for graduation in a subsequent semester. Your intent to
graduate does not automatically move to a later graduation date.
- Your diploma will be mailed to the "Diploma Address"
as provided on your "Intent to Graduate" form. If you
have any address changes it is your responsibility to make sure
that you notify the Registrar's Office.
- Signing the "Intent to Graduate" authorizes the release
of your name and address to Herff-Jones and the commencement photographer.
Herff-Jones provides the cap, gown, and announcements. These two
companies are contracted with MSC to provide services for the
ceremony. Both have agreed not to use your name and address for
any other purpose. If you do not want this information released,
please contact the Registrar's Office.
Intent to Graduate and
Graduation Planning
Sheet Adobe PDF format.
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