Checklist

Students are responsible for understanding their obligations regarding their academic requirements and are strongly urged to meet with their academic advisor to review their academic and financial files.

All eligible students are encouraged to participate in the ceremony. Those who will be unable to attend should notify their Academic Dean's office in writing. 

Checklist
Please use this checklist with dates to complete the necessary steps to participate in your Commencement ceremony.

  • Update/Verify Contact Information
    During final semester of studies
    Contact - Academic Dean's office
  • Order your Academic Attire (Cap and Gown) with Dean's Office
    Deadline – Wednesday, March 20, 2013
    Contact - Academic Dean's office
  • Notify Dean's Office if you choose NOT to attend the Commencement Exercises
    Deadline - No later than Wednesday, March 20, 2013
    Contact - Academic Dean's office
     
  • Apply for Diploma Online through the University Information System
    Deadline – Tuesday, May 7, 2013
    *MA in GD & SJ graduates please see your Dean about applying for your diploma                                                                                                                                  
    Contact - Academic Dean's office
  • Verify that all your Academic Requirements and Financial Obligations
    Deadline - No later than Friday, May 17, 2013
    Contact - Academic Dean's office and Business Manager
  • Pick-up your Academic Attire (Cap and Gown) and Tickets
    Thursday, May 30, 2013: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
    Friday, May 31, 2013: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    Contact - Rome Campus Academic Dean's office
     
  • Provide the Dean's Office with the names of your guests for the Commencement Exercises
    Deadline - No later than Monday, June 3, 2013
    Contact - Academic Dean's office
  • Complete All Academic Degree Requirements
    No later than Thursday, June 6, 20123                                                            
    Contact - Academic Dean's office 
  • Pick-up Diploma from your Dean's
    After Wednesday, June 19, 2013
    Contact - Academic Dean's office