05.09 Graduation
Graduate degrees are conferred in August, October, December, March and May of each academic year. It is the student’s responsibility to verify with his or her academic advisor and with the Registrar’s Office that all degree requirements have been satisfied. The student must also complete a Degree Application with the Registrar’s Office at least three months prior to the intended graduation date (e.g.- by February 1 for May commencement.) If the student’s program of study includes any major or primary applied study, the student also must present at least one jury examination to allow ratification of that applied study.
The actual diploma and transcript showing degree completion will be available from the School only after all degree requirements have been satisfactorily completed, and the degree(s) are officially conferred. Graduate students may participate in May commencement ceremonies only after ALL credit and non-credit requirements are complete. There is no option for graduate students to participate in commencement ceremonies “on completion”. Students awarded degrees in August, October, December, March can participate in the following May commencement. Students are not permitted to participate in May commencement ceremonies prior to the completion of an August, October, December or March degree.
