Degrees are conferred by the university only after a formal
application has been filed with the registrar and upon recommendation
of the faculty. Diplomas are given out at the annual commencement each
May; a student who completes degree requirements at any other time may
request a letter for use until commencement.
If you wish to receive a letter indicating the exact date of
fulfillment of all academic requirements, this can be requested from
the student services coordinator upon completion of all requirements,
i.e., repayment of all outstanding debts, if any, and receipt of all
complete and corrected dissertation copies. This letter will be
backdated to the day of the dissertation defense or to the completion of
your internship.
The Graduate Diploma Application Form must be completed by the candidate and received by the registrar:
| No later than | For diplomas dated |
| October 1 | October |
| January 4 | January |
| March 15 | May |
August 15
| August
|
These dates are set by the university and must be followed. Unless
the application is filed by the deadline, the degree will not be
conferred and graduation will be delayed. If you do not complete all
requirements in time for the diploma date specified, you must file
another application, but there is no charge for filing.
If you do not wish to attend commencement, indicate that fact on the
Graduate Diploma Application. Please note the address to which the
diploma may be mailed during the months of June or July. Diplomas will
be withheld from a student who is under any financial obligation to
the university.
Academic Policies and Procedures 
