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Graduation

Application for Graduation

Graduation applications are submitted via Self-Service. Students are encouraged to apply for graduation two semesters before their anticipated graduation date to allow enough time for the graduation process and to complete any outstanding graduation requirements. The final deadline for submitting a graduation application is the fourth week of the semester in which the student anticipates graduating. Graduation audits will be returned to students by midterm the semester prior to graduation.

Graduation Requirements

Students are responsible for knowing the particular graduation requirements for their individual degree programs. All the following conditions must be met before the board of directors will recommend the candidate for a degree:

  1. Complete the required semester hours of academic course work.
  2. Complete all field education and/or thesis requirements.
  3. Achieve the minimum cumulative GPA for their degree program. No grade under a C- will be counted toward the degree.
  4. Complete all Vocational and Spiritual Formation for Leadership evaluations and receive approval by faculty vote.
  5. Complete all courses with a grade of Incomplete. No outstanding incomplete grades are permitted later than week seven of the term in which the student plans to graduate.
  6. Occasionally, a candidate may request to participate in the May commencement with a reasonable amount of outstanding academics or field education to be completed over the following summer. Students must submit a student petition to the Academic Cabinet outlining the request, the remaining requirements, and the projected date of completion. The Academic Cabinet will adjudicate all petitions in time for full faculty approval of graduates. Students in this situation will have an August date listed on their diploma.
  7. Pay in full all accounts and fees.

Commencement

The Seminary holds one commencement ceremony in May. Students who complete their studies in December have the option to participate in the Commencement ceremony with the University or to return to campus for the Seminary's May Commencement. Students who graduate in December, whether or not they participate in the May commencement, will have a December date on their diploma.