Official transcripts of all previous college work must be on file at the time of request for degree plans. It is recommended to periodically check with admissions to monitor the progress of the degree plan. Students following a one-year certificate program should request an official plan during the first semester of their enrollment. Application for the granting of the degree or certificate should be filed in the Registrar's Office prior to the deadline announced by the Registrar. An annual graduation ceremony is held at the conclusion of the spring semester.
Participation is ceremonial only and confers on a student no rights to a degree.
December graduates may participate in the next commencement if they desire, and July and August graduates may participate in the spring commencement if they desire, but neither is required to do so. The Registrar's Office should be notified if the student wishes to participate. Instructions for graduation are mailed to all candidates prior to commencement. The college reserves the right to make changes as appropriate. The student has the ultimate responsibility to select and register for courses meeting graduation requirements.