Eligibility

Graduate candidates eligible to march in the ceremonies include:

Those who have completed their degree requirements by August 2011, December 2011, or May 2012
Those who will have completed their course work during or before the spring 2012 semester and will have successfully defended their dissertations/theses (if required) by Friday, April 13, 2012
Those in programs with required internships who will have completed their course work during or before the spring 2012 semester; defended their dissertations/theses (if a dissertation or thesis is required) by Friday, April 13, 2012; and completed their internships by Thursday, September 15, 2012.

Undergraduate candidates eligible to march in the ceremonies include:

Those who have completed their degree requirements by December 2011 or May or August 2012.

If you are unsure of your academic status, contact your academic dean or the Graduate School Office. (See Important Phone Numbers.)

Receipt of commencement information does not, in any way, constitute certification for graduation.

Link here to browse and download a booklet of information about the 2012 Commencement ceremonies.Direct download (PDF).

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