Degree Conferral
Although the University awards degrees during its annual commencement ceremonies held each May, the University may also confer degrees to students on a monthly basis (last day of every month except for May) in order to facilitate the student’s ability to enter the job market with their degree in a timely fashion after completing their requirements. Students who have degrees conferred during months other than May are encouraged to participate in the next commencement ceremony following their degree conferral. The student is responsible to contact the University Registrar’s Office by March 1 for inclusion in the commencement ceremony.
Students desiring to have a degree conferral date other than May will need to submit the Intent to Graduate Form to the University Registrar’s Office. Standard approval would be 7-10 days prior to the conferral date, so requests must be submitted in a timely manner.