Alternate Commencement Participation Options

Graduation Application Term Change
Students who complete and submit the Graduation Application Term Change Request form must have an active graduation application and degree plan on file in the Registrar’s Office. At the time of the graduation term change request, the student is aware that degree requirements will not be met as noted on the active graduation application and degree plan.

This request can only be submitted to change from one semester to the subsequent semester. A new graduation application is required if degree requirements are not met in the term immediately following the initial date of the active graduation application.

Special Permission to Participate in Commencement Ceremony (Spring Completers Only)
Students who complete and submit the Special Permission to Participate in Commencement Ceremony Request form must have an approved graduation application and degree plan, paid graduation application fee receipt, commencement participation fee receipt and graduation check-out form on file in the Registrar’s Office.

Students who are within 6 hours or less of the total credits required for graduation following the spring semester may request permission to participate in the May Commencement Ceremony if they meet the specified criteria.

This request can only be submitted if degree requirements can be met during the summer semester immediately following the May Commencement Ceremony. A new graduation application is required if degree requirements are not met in the term immediately following the initial date of the active graduation application