Graduation
Students must satisfy degree and course requirements as outlined in the catalog in effect at the time of initial enrollment at the University as a degree candidate. Once students interrupt their program for one year or more, it will be necessary to satisfy the degree requirements as outlined in the University catalog or published curriculum in effect during the time following the student’s readmission as a degree candidate.
Students planning to graduate in January must complete their academic program requirements by the end of the fall semester; program requirements must be completed by the end of the spring semester for those wishing to graduate in May. Students must file the Petition for Degree form with the Office of the Registrar on or before the date established in the academic calendar. Payment of the graduation fee required of all degree candidates is due upon submission of the Petition for Degree form. Students who register to graduate beyond the date announced in the academic calendar are required to pay a late fee in addition to the graduation fee.