Getting Ready to Graduate

Degree Registration

A student must be registered in the semester in which the degree is conferred. During this semester students will be required to complete the International Programs Graduation Form and receive clearance from the university by completing an Interdepartmental Clearance Sheet. If the student fails to apply for graduation they will be required to register for the following semester. If a student is not registered for a course, he/she must register for maintenance of candidacy.

Application for Degree

Candidates for degrees to be conferred must contact the International Programs prior to the deadlines mentioned below and complete the International Programs Graduation Form.

Late application for a degree will incur a penalty fee of $40.

Clearance

Graduate students must receive clearance from the university prior to the awarding of the degree. The following obligations must be satisfied:

• Students must complete all course work for incompletes they may have received.
• Theses must be cleared by the Registrar’s Office.
• Dissertations must be cleared by the appropriate dean’s office
• All financial obligations must be cleared with the Bursar. Tuition fees, bookstore charges, library fines, and motor or vehicle fines must be paid before graduation.
• All library books on loan must be returned.
• Students must turn in their student identification cards at the ID Card Office.

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