Policy and Procedure Manual

307-10-1 Application for Commencement

Title: Application for Commencement
Owner: Registrar
Last Update/Revised: 06/11/2021

Policy: The formal commencement ceremony is held once a year on a date announced by the University. Degree candidates who have completed all graduation requirements since the previous commencement ceremony are eligible to participate. Candidates who are within 6 credits of program completion by the commencement RSVP deadline will also be invited to participate in the ceremony. Additionally, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Pre-Licensure) students who will complete their degree within the same calendar year as the commencement ceremony will be invited to participate in the ceremony.

Purpose: The policy is to ensure consistent information regarding commencement is provided to all potential graduates.