GRADUATION

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Following the links below will take you to more information on each topic. If you are an undergraduate seeking to earn a Bachelor's degree this information may be helpful to get you on track for successful graduation and commencement eligibility. Always confer with your academic advisor to ensure you are on track to graduate as planned.

Keep in mind that Graduation = Completing ALL requirements for an academic program and is discussed separately from commencement eligibility. Follow the Commencement Ceremony and Senior Information Website links for detailed commencement and senior event information.

 Before you begin to make plans for graduation, you must declare your Academic Program in the department(s)
(i.e.: degree/major; concentration, cognate, minor are optional but must be declared before you apply to graduate).

•  Complete all General Education and Institutional Requirements

•  Complete all Major Requirements (including concentration/cognate or minor if applicable)

•  Review your Degree Audit with your advisor to determine what your Expected Graduation term will be

•  Apply for Graduation
NEW: $25 LATE FEE if Graduation Application is submitted after the deadline! This is a non-refundable fee.

•  Pay Graduation Fee

•  Review your Graduation Status Notification

•  Commencement Ceremony

•  Diploma
Fall 2008 Graduate diploma pick-up days are January 7-9, 2009 from 10 am-3 pm in the Registrar's Office--Lightsey Bldg./2nd Floor

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

•  Graduating with Honors (Latin Honors)

•  Graduation Update

•  Second Baccalaureate Degree Policy 2008-09 *NEW

•  Senior Information Website

It is our strong desire to be accurate and up to date with our website information, however this web site is not a substitute for advising. Students should refer to the undergraduate catalog and work with their academic advisor to ensure successful graduation. Please report errors or send comments to the Graduation Assistant .

Graduate Students (Master's Candidates)
Masters candidates should apply to The Graduate School at the College of Charleston.