Spring 2013 Graduation Requirements for Master's Degree Students

For all Master's Candidates:
Before the close of general registration, register for at least one credit during the semester that you intend to graduate.

January 27

Within the first ten days of the semester: Bring the following items to Linda Thomas in the Graduate School.

1. The completed Application for Diploma form
2. The completed Fulfillment of Course Requirements form

February 8

Pay the cashier all outstanding university debts.

One month before the graduation date:
April 22

Bring the completed Certification of Completion of Master's Degree Requirements to the Graduate School.

April 29

For thesis-option candidates:
Check with your Graduate Program Director and the Graduate School Catalog for related information regarding: preparation of your thesis, examination committee, final examinations, and other requirements for the master's degree.

Bring to the Graduate School the completed Nomination of Members for the Final Master's Examination Committee form.

The Graduate School will notify the Chairman of the Committee and the Dean's selected representative of the approved/appointed committee by returning the above form showing Graduate School approval and appointment of the Dean's representative.

Two months prior to the final exam

After all committee members have read the thesis, the Chairperson and the Graduate Program Director sign the Certification of Completion of Master's Thesis form. Bring the completed form to the Graduate School. (The Graduate School will then send the Procedures for Examination of the Master's Thesis and the Report of the Examining Committee form to the Dean's representative of your committee.)

Two weeks before the thesis defense.

The Representative for the Dean returns the completed Report of the Examining Committee form to the Graduate School.

Within two working days after the oral defense

Last day to submit the signed approval sheet to the Graduate School and electronic thesis to UMI

April 29

Last day to submit the Certification of Completion of Master's Degree Requirements form for non-thesis option Candidates

April 29

If you plan to participate in the graduation ceremonies:
Order academic regalia from the Bookstore by the deadline date. Inform Linda Thomas that you plan to attend commencement.

March 4, 5, 6

$25 late fee assessment for academic regalia orders.

March 7

Pick up academic regalia from the Bookstore.

April 29, 30 + May 1

Graduate School Commencement ceremony

May 22