Completion of a Degree Program

Students may graduate at any one of three times during the year: May, August, or December. MBA/MPPA/MSCS students also have the option to graduate in February. Commencement ceremonies are held once each year in May for students who have completed (or plan to complete) degree requirements in December, May or the following August. August graduates must be within six credits of degree completion to participate in May commencement.

Upon completion of all degree requirements, students are sent an official copy of their transcript with the degree posted on it. This normally is sent within one month after the semester ends. Diplomas are usually available within 8-12 weeks after the end of the semester.

Prior to the semester in which candidates plan to complete the master's degree program, they should complete the following:

  1. Make arrangements to take the comprehensive examination if his program requires that option.
  2. Submit the "Application for Degree" PDF icon to the Registrar's Office. This card should be submitted by the posted deadline in the Registrar's Office.
  3. Make arrangements to meet with an advisor to assure all requirements are met (optional).

See the Academic Calendar for Priority Deadline Dates.

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