Graduation ceremonies are held in May each year. Students should apply for graduation at the graduate or undergraduate level no later than midterm of the term preceding the final term of course work.

Graduation applications are available from the Registrar's Office or the student's advising department. The academic advisor of the major must verify all coursework &/or graduation requirements yet to be fulfilled by signing the completed form. The same review is required by the department chair of the minor concentration. A $25.00 application fee is charged to each graduate and should be paid to the Business Office in Fanning Hall before the application is submitted to the Registrar's Office. Payment is verified by the signature of the business officer on the application.

The Registrar's Office will review the application & send students confirmation of any outstanding graduation requirements. In addition, students will be supplied with a graduation information sheet detailing such items as graduation dates & times, cap & gown ordering, special accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities etc ....

Beginning August 2009, there will be a summer commencement held in the Performing Arts Theatre after the summer term is over. Summer graduates will no longer have the option of participating in the spring commencement ceremony.