Graduation
In order to be reviewed for graduation, you must first apply. You will need to complete the two forms listed below and submit them to [[gepear, Gwendolyn (Wendy) Pearson]] in Jones Hall, Room 100:
1. Application for Graduation [pdf]
2. Notice of Candidacy [pdf]
Important Deadlines and Dates for Graduation
If you will be completing your degree requirements during: |
Deadline to turn in the above forms to Wendy Pearson is: |
Degree conferral date (the date that will appear on your diploma and transcript): |
You will be invited to walk in cap & gown in the following commencement ceremony: |
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Fall Semester 2009 |
Jul. 3, 2009 |
May 16, 2010 |
May 16, 2010 |
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Spring Semester 2010 |
Oct.2, 2009 |
May 16, 2010 |
May 16, 2010 |
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Summer Session 2010 |
Oct. 2, 2009 |
Aug. 24, 2010 |
May 16, 2010 |
Please Note: If you have not already done so, you should meet with your advisor to make sure your program of studies and any required documentation (e.g., transfer credit, exemption/advanced placement) have been filed with the Office of Academic Programs (Jones 100).
Master's Degree Candidates
If you are receiving a master's degree, please contact your advisor to schedule your culminating experience as appropriate. It should be held:
- August 2009 candidates - before July 17, 2009
- January 2010 candidates - before December 4, 2009,
- May 2010 candidates - before April 17, 2010, for:
Culminating Experience for Master's Candidates
Not all master's programs have a culminating experience. Curriculum & Instruction (Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Gifted Education, Reading) and School Psychology do not have this requirement. Curriculum & Instruction (Special Education General Curriculum [K-12], and Special Education RCT) must submit the Program Portfolio. Counseling and Educational Leadership (including Higher Education and Gifted Education) must participate in an Exit Interview.
Educational Specialist Candidates
Ed.S. Candidates have no special instructions.
Doctoral Degree Candidates
If you are planning to receive your doctorate and have not yet obtained a dissertation publication packet, please be sure to stop Jones 100.
The final, approved dissertation must be submitted for publication as follows:
- August 2009 candidates - no later than July 17, 2009
- January 2010 candidates - no later than December 4, 2009
- May 2010 candidates - no later than April 17, 2010 - and submit their final paperwork (receipts from the Cashier and Swem Library, as well as the Survey of Earned Doctorates to [[gepear, Gwendolyn (Wendy) Pearson]] by May 8, 2010.
