It is each student's responsibility to apply for graduation, and to do so by the deadlines listed in the Graduate Bulletin (online: on page 2, under "Academic Deadlines"; physical copy: on the inside back cover). Reminders are also sent to each graduate student via MUGS News (the Graduate School's e-newsletter), which is sent to your eMarq account.
Graduation deadlines are
scheduled well in advance of the date of Commencement to allow
time for
printing
diplomas,
graduation invitations, and program booklets. Students who
submit
applications after the stated deadline cannot be guaranteed
a diploma dated for that graduation date nor can they be assured
of inclusion in the graduation program booklet.
The awarding
of a degree is contingent upon the student's successful completion
of all program requirements prior to
the date of
graduation. If a student fails to graduate at the time
originally anticipated,
he or she must reapply for the next graduation before the
appropriate deadline stated in the Academic Calendar.
Students
who have completed all of their degree requirements prior to
a specific graduation date, but missed the graduation
application deadline, may request a letter from the Graduate
School certifying the completion of their program. The
student must still apply for graduation and the diploma
will reflect
the date of the next graduation.
Graduation exercises are held
at the end of the term each December and May. Students who complete their degree requirements
for an August graduation are invited to attend the exercises
being held the following December or preferably May, and should
contact the Graduate School to make the necessary arrangements.
