Petitioning for Graduation

Any student expecting to complete the requirements of his/her program of study between December 2007 and August 2008 must file a Petition for Graduation Form with the Financial Aid/Academic Advisement Office prior to December 14, 2007. Completion of the online form and payment of the fee by the December 14, 2007, 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 Petition for Graduation Form must be initiated 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.

The graduation fee of $65 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 $65 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.