Petitioning for Graduation

Any student expecting to complete the requirements of his/her program of study between December 2011 and August 2012 must file an online Petition for Graduation Form with the Financial Aid/Academic Advisement Office by December 10, 2011. The student must complete the online petition form for each degree program. Completion of the online form and payment of the fee by the December 10, 2011, deadline ensures that a diploma, cap and gown are ordered, that the student's name is printed in the program, and that the student's graduation date and degree conferred is recorded on his/her permanent record/transcript. The online Petition for Graduation Form must be completed by the student; it is not an automatic procedure. A degree/certificate will not be conferred upon any student who has an outstanding debt to the College.

To access the online Petition for Graduation Form, the student enters Campus Web, inserts his/her Username and Password in the appropriate fields, selects Student Tab, and then locates the Petition for Graduation Form. Once the online Form is completed and submitted, the student’s Business Office account is charged the $85 graduation fee.

The graduation fee of $85 is not refundable. If a student does not graduate by his/her anticipated graduation date, the graduation fee will be credited toward his/her actual completion date. The graduation fee is $85 whether or not the student attends the graduation ceremony. Students who petition to graduate with two different degrees at the same time for the same graduation ceremony will only be charged one graduation fee. The fee covers the cost of regalia, diploma, diploma cover, mailing of diploma, and commencement expenses (i.e. chair rental, organ rental, reception, etc.) in addition to the lifetime maintenance of the student's transcript.

Release of Student Information

In conformity with the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (The Buckley Amendment), Goldey-Beacom College will disclose directory information upon written request unless the student specifically files a written notification with the Registrar’s Office of his/her desire not to have such information released. Directory information includes name, address, telephone number, date of birth, dates of attendance, field of study, credit hours, degree earned, honors received, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, and weight and height of members of athletic teams. No other information about a student will be released to any source unless the College receives written consent from the student. No information about a student, directory or otherwise, will be released over the telephone except in cases of extreme emergency.

A parent or guardian is urged to continue ongoing open communication with the student about academic progress, financial aid information, or business office account activity. The College can respond to parental requests for information only if the appropriate Information Release Form is requested by the student. The College initiates contact with a parent or guardian only in the unlikely event there is a threat to the student’s safety or wellbeing, but welcomes any opportunity to address a parent’s or guardian’s inquiry about the student's progress at the College.