Graduation and Commencement
关于本政策
- 政策的主人
- Enrollment Management
- 负责办公室
- Office of the Registrar
There is a notable distinction between graduation and commencement.
It is imperative for all students to formally notify the Office of the Registrar regarding their intention to fulfill the degree and program requirements by submitting an 应用程序 为毕业.
- 毕业后: Graduation entails the completion and fulfillment of all requisite degree or program criteria by the culmination of the last academic term, encompassing grades, 考试, 和防御. Graduation is the conferral of degrees and program completion certificates, which takes place three times during the academic year (in January, 五月, and August) and results in the issuance of a diploma or certificate of accomplishment.It is obligatory for all undergraduate and graduate degree-seeking candidates to inform the Office of the Registrar of their intent to graduate by adhering to the stipulated deadline and remitting a one-time non-refundable 大学 fee, regardless of their intention to attend the commencement ceremony.十大博彩推荐排名州立 大学 will host winter and spring commencement ceremonies for degree graduates of the university.
- 毕业典礼: Commencement ceremonies are formal occasions for undergraduate and graduate degree candidates, signifying the culmination of an academic journey and acknowledging the achievements of graduates. These ceremonies provide an opportunity for graduates, along with their family, 朋友, and the 十大博彩推荐排名州立 大学 community to celebrate their accomplishments.
Commencement Eligibility
The Office of the Registrar will furnish a list of eligible graduates and candidates who are on track to successfully fulfill degree requirements to the commencement team. In order to register for the commencement ceremony and receive pertinent communications, degree candidates must have previously applied 为毕业 by the prescribed commencement registration deadline. It is important to note that the commencement deadline may differ from the graduation 应用程序 deadline set by the Office of the Registrar. These deadlines are strictly enforced and are published on our website.
A. Winter Commencement
Recent August graduates and current fall and winter candidates 为毕业 who are on track to satisfactorily complete their undergraduate and graduate degree requirements may participate in the winter commencement ceremony. 例如, graduates from August 2023 and candidates for December 2023 and January 2024 who are anticipated to fulfill all degree requirements by the conclusion of the winter 2024 term will be eligible to take part in the winter 2024 commencement exercise.
B. Spring 毕业典礼:
Undergraduate and graduate degree-seeking candidates who are progressing toward the successful completion of their degree requirements by the conclusion of the spring semester/term may participate in the spring 2024 commencement ceremony. 例如, all candidates for 五月 2024 who are expected to complete their undergraduate or graduate degree requirements by the conclusion of the spring 2024 term will be eligible to partake in the spring 2024 commencement exercise.
Commencement Participation
Undergraduate and Graduate degree-seeking students will receive an invitation to walk in the commencement ceremony which aligns with the aforementioned eligibility criteria. 学生s who are invited to walk in a ceremony do not have the option to choose which commencement ceremony to attend and are not eligible to attend other ceremonies.
The rare exception is for international students seeking to attend an earlier ceremony due to compelling circumstances necessitating their return to their international residence. The case must be submitted in writing and will be presented to the Vice President of Enrollment Management for review. It is required to provide supporting documentation along with the approval of the Office of Global Engagement. Moreover, such students must already be enrolled in their final course requirements.