If so, please read the sections below which apply to the preparations required for receiving your degree. Graduation is NOT automatic. Commencement is a ceremony .
Graduation is the completion of all the degree requirements.
PhD and DNSc candidates expecting to participate in the 99 commencement, must defend their dissertations no later than MAY 15th. Candidates who fail to meet this deadline cannot march in the Spring 99 commencement. Advisors are busy people who may not remember that they need to review your records in anticipation of graduation. Only Medical students are not required to obtain an Advisor s signature. Order a student copy of your transcript and review it yourself.