Graduation Information

Even now you should be thinking about graduation to make sure you're on the right track. This page will give you some resources to start thinking about and planning for graduation (May 21st) and after graduation.

Here's a basic timeline from the Senior Class Center to start you off:

TIMELINE

And here's all the last minute things you'll have to worry about - the Senior Class Center calls it "GradZone"

GradZone Website

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND/DETAILS TO THINK ABOUT:

1. DEADLINES:

Last Day to Drop a Class/Change a Class to Pass/Fail - Thursday, March 27th
Last Week to Take a Yearbook Portrait - March 31st - April 4th
Last Day to Purchase a Yearbook - April 4th
Last Day to Order Your Cap and Gown - April 4th
Reservations Due for Senior Dinner - April 21st
Last Day to Take the Swim Test - May 9th
Last Day to Pay Library Fines - May 16th

2. Even if your Degree Audit Report (DAR) DOES NOT say you've completed your degree requirements, you CAN STILL graduate. Check the bulletin to be sure you've completed the requirements, then check with your departmental advisor. The DAR is only a guide, your department gives the final word on graduation.

3. The swim test: Yes, you have to pass it to graduate. Do it now before it gets to be May and you're changing from your swimsuit into your graduation gown. Better yet, come to the Senior Swim Party the Wednesday before spring break!

4. You are issued ONLY FOUR (4) TICKETS for Commencement. Class Day is a non-ticketed event. If you hope to bring more than four people to commencement, you must barter with your classmates.

5. Everything about Graduation will be covered at the Grad Fair, which will be held March 11th and 12th in Low Library. Be sure to clear time those days.

6. Did you miss the post-graduation forum?
Click here to download a summary of all the deans and directors presentations!