Traditional Academic Catalog 2023-2024 > Academic Regulations and Procedures > Commencement > Policies Applicable to All Graduating Students

Policies Applicable to All Graduating Students

1. All graduating students, whether participating in the ceremony or not, must complete the Intent to Graduate Form and pay the Graduation Fee.
2. The spring commencement program, including the list of degree candidates and graduation honors, is based upon the applicable date six weeks prior to the commencement ceremony.
3. The commencement program is tentative, pending completing of required work and submission of final grades.
4. The commencement program lists all degree candidates for the respective period.
5. Students may participate in commencement only one time per degree earned.
6. Students who decorate their regalia in a manner that is deemed to be inappropriate or distracting by University administration may be asked to replace their mortarboard and/or gown with one provided by the University.
7. Printed graduation honors for students graduating from traditional undergraduate programs are calculated using the students' grade point average from the immediate previous term.
8. Printed graduation honors for GPS undergraduate degree programs are calculated approximately six weeks prior to the commencement ceremony date.
9. Actual graduation honors for all undergraduate students are indicated on the final transcript reflecting final grades earned. Academic honors do not apply to graduate program students.
10. Diploma covers are distributed during the commencement ceremony. Diplomas are mailed when degree requirements are completed, when grades have been received, and when all account balances with the University have been paid. For students who have a Federal Perkins loan, exit counseling must be completed to receive a diploma.
11. Permanent address changes must be made prior to leaving MVNU so that the diploma is sent to the correct address.
12. Replacement diplomas cost $30. Visit the following link for information: https://mvnu.edu/academics/on-campus/registrars-office/registrar-diploma-replacement/