The diploma cost is part of the graduation fee. Formal commencement exercises are held at the close of the fall and the spring semesters. Students choosing to participate must attend the ceremony at the end of the semester in which their degree is granted and must wear a cap and gown at the ceremony. Students completing their degree during a summer session may participate in the preceding spring or the following winter commencement, but must choose the ceremony when applying for graduation. Permanent academic records will be maintained in the Records department of the Registrar's Office.
Students share in the responsibility for the accuracy of their record.
They should carefully review each Academic Progress Report and their semester grades. The Registrar's Office should be contacted immediately if there are any errors. No changes will be made to course entries that are not appealed within two years of the posting date, and changes will not be made to a record after the degree is officially entered. If there are no outstanding University obligations, students may request transcripts of their permanent record by presenting proper identification and signing a request form, or by submitting a written request through the mail. Telephone requests are not accepted.