When entering their final semester, candidates who anticipate faculty recommendation for conferral of the degree are required to follow the procedures listed below.

1. Ensure that all academic requirements have been or will be completed.

2. Make certain that related fees and any outstanding debts to the university are paid.

3. Submit an application for admission to candidacy.

4. Submit a diploma application. The degree cannot be conferred as scheduled and graduation will be delayed if this application is submitted after the deadline. If the deadline passes, students will have to submit their application for the next graduation date.