It is the responsibility of the graduate student to sign up for a Graduation Audit no later than ninety days prior to the date of the Commencement Exercise at which the student expects to be graduated. This is done by registering for GRD-000-B (0 credits/$170.00 graduation fee) during the beginning of the final term before graduation. Students should consult with their advisor if they have any questions regarding the process.
A completed file and acceptance into a graduate program are required for graduation. Transfer credits (approval forms and official transcripts) must be received before each semester's graduation clearance deadline. Students changing their status from non-degree seeking to degree-seeking must do so at least a year prior to graduation.
Graduating students may participate in one of the two commencement exercises held over the calendar year. These exercises occur in May and September of each year. Diplomas given during September ceremonies will always be dated as the fourth Saturday in August.
Post Graduate/APRN Certificates
It is the responsibility of the Nursing student earning a post graduate/ APRN certificate
to sign up for a Certificate Audit no later than ninety days prior to the date of
the Commencement Exercise at which the student expects to earn the Certificate. This
is done by registering for CERT-000-N (0 credits/$170.00 graduation fee) during the
beginning of the final term before certificate completion. Students should consult
with their advisor if they have any questions regarding the process. A completed file
and acceptance into this post graduate/ APRN certificate program are required. Transfer
credits (approval forms and official transcripts) must be received before each semester's
certificate clearance deadline. Students completing their certificates may participate
in one of the two commencement exercises held over the calendar year. These exercises
occur in May and September of each year. Certificates given during September ceremonies
will always be dated as the fourth Saturday in August.