GRADUATION CHECKLIST
FOR STUDENTS PREPARING TO GRADUATE FROM CAYUGA
This checklist will provide you detailed information on how to prepare for graduation from Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV. This is not to be confused with Commencement.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COMMENCEMENT AND GRADUATION?
Commencement refers to the official ceremony that recognizes students’ academic accomplishments. The ceremony does not mean that the student has graduated, nor will students who participate in Commencement receive their official diploma during the ceremony.
Graduation is the term that refers to the formal completion of a five-step process, to qualify for a degree or certificate, you must be:
- Matriculated and have completed all course requirements for the degree or certificate program with a minimum GPA of 2.00
- Satisfied all financial obligations at the time of graduation
- Earned at least 30 credit hours at the College
- Been recommended by the faculty for the degree
- Ready to apply for graduation in myÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV at least one semester before graduation
The Registrar’s Office formally certifies each degree once all the criteria listed above are completed. After the degrees are certified, the Registrar’s Office will send a postcard to all May graduates in June, Summer graduates in August, December graduates in January and Intersession graduates in February. The postcards will explain when and where you can pick up your official diploma.
SIX MONTHS IN ADVANCE:
Log into your account
HOW?
Click Student Services tab
Click Student Records
Click Apply to Graduate
Semester before your final semester
Final Semester | Apply By | Conferral Date |
---|---|---|
Spring | December 1 | May |
Intersession | December 1 | January |
Summer | March 1 | August |
Fall | July 1 | December |
Immediately
TWO MONTHS IN ADVANCE:
Visit the College bookstore on the Auburn campus
8 weeks before Commencement. There is no cost if ordered before the published deadline.
COMMENCEMENT DAY:
Follow the signs for check-in. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis in the at Falcon Park Stadium.
Honors tassels will be distributed at check-in.
Veteran’s cords will be distributed at check-in.
At the check-in table. This contains information that will be read aloud as you receive your diploma cover.
As soon as you arrive.
FOLLOWING COMMENCEMENT:
Your Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Email Address.
Within one month of Commencement. The email will state whether your requirements are complete, or if your candidacy for graduation has been denied.
The Registrar’s Office will mail you your diploma within 4-6 weeks after graduation.