Upon recommendation by the Livingston College faculty fellows, degrees are conferred by the university at the annual commencement at the end of the spring term. Students who expect to graduate are responsible for completing a Diploma Information form, which must be completed at the registrar`s office no later than three months prior to their expected graduation date. Students completing degree requirements in October or January may ask the registrar for a certificate attesting to their completion of degree requirements. Diplomas are available approximately 90 days after certification. A student must meet all graduation requirements by the official commencement date in order to be listed as a graduate for that year and in order to participate in the spring commencement ceremony.