Degree Candidacy: A student becomes a degree candidate when s/he enters the school term during which it will be possible to complete all requirements for graduation. A senior contract for graduation must be given to the Records and Advisement Office by the end of October of the senior year.
Dates of Graduation: The date of graduation will be (a) the date of commencement for those graduating in December or May and (b) for others, the last day of the month in which graduation requirements are met and an official transcript is received at the Records and Advisement Office. Currently, there are three commencement services annually, one at the end of the first semester, another at the end of the second semester, and one in July.
Transcripts: Before a student will be allowed to graduate, transcripts of all transfer credits and pertinent correspondence must be received at the Records and Advisement Office.
Participation in Graduation Exercises: Students are allowed to participate in commencement exercises only if they have completed all the courses required for graduation.
Deferred Graduation: Students ordinarily graduate under the requirements of the Catalog of the year in which they enter the University. Students who are studying for a baccalaureate degree and fail to graduate within six calendar years (four years for an associate degree), must plan to conform to the current Catalog.