Frequently Asked Questions About Commencement

How do I know if I am on track as a candidate for a degree in May?

Professor Kim Lewis, the college’s Degree Audit Specialist, performs your degree audit (“graduation check”) in January. Prof. Lewis will update potential May graduates via email IF any concerns are noted. Students with any concerns in their degree audits can then address them prior to spring term registration confirmation. You may also make an appointment to meet with her if you have questions regarding degree requirements. Her contact information is [email protected].

How will I know if I have fines or holds that will keep me from getting my diploma at Commencement?

It is your responsibility to check with the Library and the Bursar's Office regarding your account. Taking care of this early will ensure that you will be able to receive your diploma.

If I complete my requirements for graduation before the end of the spring term, when do I receive my diploma?

Degrees are conferred four times a year:

Summer Graduates – on or before August 15

Fall Graduates – on or before December 15

Winter Graduates – on or before February 15

Spring Graduates – May Commencement

How are Honors determined?

Students who establish a grade-point average of 3.500 during their academic career are graduated cum laude; those who establish a grade-point average of 3.750 are graduated magna cum laude; those with a grade-point average of 3.900 are graduated summa cum laude

How will my name read on my diploma?

The "Application for Degree" form asks for your name "as you want it listed on your diploma." This form is available online . If you want a Jr., II, III, etc., on your diploma, it must be noted on this form or it will be left off.