Graduation
You've finally made it!
Applying for Graduation
In order to be reviewed for graduation, you must first complete the online graduation application in Banner Self Service within your window of opportunity (see below). Instructions are provided for your convenience. Once you have submitted the application, any changes must be made manually by submitting a notice of candidacy form.
The College has instituted a one-time, non-refundable graduation fee of that will be charged to your student account upon applying for graduation. Changes to your graduation date will not result in additional fees.
If you have any difficulty with completing the online graduation application, contact [[trgainer, Tammy Gainer]], the School of Education Registrar, at (757) 221-2316.
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Important Deadlines and Dates for Graduation
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Semester you will be completing your degree requirements: |
Window of opportunity to apply for graduation: |
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: |
Doctoral Students must defend dissertation by: |
Doctoral Students must submit final dissertation through ProQuest, as well as the Survey of Earned Doctorates by: |
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Summer Session 2022 |
June 1 - October 1, 2021 |
August 26, 2022 |
Master's- Saturday, May 21, 2022 Doctoral- Saturday, May 20, 2023 |
July 15, 2022 |
August 15, 2022 |
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Fall Semester 2022 |
Jan 14 - Sept 1, 2022 |
January 20, 2023 |
Saturday, May 20, 2023 |
December 9, 2022 |
January 9, 2023 |
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Spring Semester 2023 |
Jan 14, 22 - Jan 15, 2023 |
May 20, 2023 |
Saturday, May 20, 2023 |
March 24, 2023 |
May 12, 2023 |
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Summer Semester 2023 |
Jan 14, 22- Jan 15, 2023 |
August 25, 2023 |
Master's- Saturday, May 20, 2023 Doctoral- Saturday, May 18, 2024 |
July 14, 2023 |
August 14, 2023 |
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.
*Culminating Experience for Master's Candidates
Not all master's programs have a culminating experience. Students in Counseling and Higher Education must participate in an online exit survey. Other programs include the Culminating experience (Portfolio for example) as part of a course that are due by the grade due date for the semester in which you are graduating.
