Student Services FAQ
- Degrees/Graduation

     
Why won't I get my diploma at the Graduation Ceremony? Why does it takes so long to get it?

Approximately 700 - 800 degrees and certificates are awarded each year. The evaluators actually perform two evaluation processes per student. The first evaluation is to determine if the student is eligible for graduation (if all required classes have been completed.) Once this first evaluation process has taken place, the student will receive his/her copy of his/her degree evaluation checksheet. This checksheet informs the student of his/her standing at the present time. The second evaluation takes place after the semester ends and all grades have been submitted by instructors and scanned to the student's record. The evaluators will then perform the second evaluation to verify that the student did successfully complete his/her required courses. Once this process is completed for all petitions, the degrees and certificates are printed. Upon printing completion, the degrees and certificates are packaged into their covers by the evaluators for delivery to the student. The student is then notified by postcard that their degree or certificate is ready for him/her to pick up. This process usually takes from three to six weeks after the end of the semester.

Graduation and Procedures

How do I petition for graduation?

Students petition for graduation at the Office of Admissions and Records.

Can I get copies of back issues of graduation programs?

Back issues of graduation programs are available in the Student Development Office, Room 1403 in Building 1400. The Student Development Office is also responsible for the graduation ceremony.