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Graduation Information

Graduate School Commencement Ceremony
The Graduate School Commencement Ceremony occurs in May each year and recognizes graduating master’s, C.A.S., Ed.S., and doctoral candidates. Go here for more information.

Congratulations, you are close to the end of this journey! Utilize the resources on this page to be sure that you remain on track to graduate with an advanced degree.

First Steps

Check in with yourÌýDepartment

Verify that you will meet all the deadlines forÌýfinal papers, projects, or other requirements (i.e. the Responsible Conduct of Research requirement if applicable).

Be Registered for at Least One (1) CreditÌý

All students must be registered in the semester of graduation.

Review the Deadlines and Checklist

To be sure you are on track to graduate, for the upcoming graduation terms and find a helpful checklist of the required steps.Ìý

Apply toÌýGraduate

Students must apply to graduate within MaineStreet in order for the degree or certificate to be awarded. ÌýFollow the provided by the Office of Student Records.

Submit an Updated Final Program of Study

Submit a finalÌýprogram of study if there have been significant changes in the courses you have taken. This includes courses to be transferred into your program.


Thesis Students & Doctoral Candidates
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Fulfill the Thesis/Dissertation RequirementsÌý

Schedule your defense and submit a tentative and final thesis/dissertation to the Graduate School. Go here for all the necessary information and forms!

Additional Forms for Doctoral Students

All doctoral students must complete and submit the .


Graduation Steps
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Completion of Requirements

Communicate with your graduate coordinator and advisor to be sure that you have completed all of the requirements for your degree or certificate. ÌýThe graduate coordinator will complete the .

Transcripts & Diplomas

Once the Graduate School staff has receivedÌýan updated Program of Study, the Completion of Requirements, and final thesis (if applicable), they will audit the student record. Transcripts and diplomas are issued from the Office of Student Records.

If a transcript showing the degree conferred is required for employment or another academic institution, indicate as such when .


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