College Student Academic Services

Graduation Deadlines

(see also Graduation Information and our downloadable graduation calendar)



INFO FOR SPRING 2012 CLAS GRADS (pdf)
Please read thoroughly for important information on finishing your degree. If one or more of these requirements are not met, your degree may not be granted. Please check your academic notices for alerts regarding important steps or missing paperwork: http://www.collegesas.ku.edu/CheckingAcademicNotices.shtml
Graduation Steps

  1. Complete paperwork for your MAJOR and/or MINOR

    2. Make an appointment with your major/minor advisor. For all majors and minors (except BA and BGS Economics and Psychology), have a Major Certification Sheet (MCS) and/or a Minor Certification Sheet (MIN) completed and signed by your major/minor faculty advisor. 
    *You should have your final graduation advising appointment before the first day of spring classes.

  2. Submit your Major and Minor Certification Sheets to College Student Academic Services, 109 Strong Hall.

Apply for Graduation on Enroll & Pay by November 18, 2011 to receive a priority degree audit.  The final deadline to apply for graduation (and be included in the spring commencement program) for Spring 2012 is March 1, 2012.  If your academic plans change after you file your MCS and Apply for Graduation on Enroll & Pay, please notify College Student Academic Services, 109 Strong Hall.
     Instructions to apply for graduation available here: http://www.registrar.ku.edu/current/graduation.shtml#apply
*Please apply for graduation for the term you plan to FINISH your degree requirements, NOT the term in which you plan to participate in the graduation ceremony. You may still walk down the hill.

Do any of the following apply to you? You are responsible for meeting the following deadlines:



-Study Abroad
    Paperwork
-Petitions

If you have completed a study abroad program, it is beneficial for you to complete the necessary paperwork so your coursework posts before your last semester. You should not wait to petition
a general education requirement in your last semester. Waiting to take action with either of
these may delay your graduation

Oct 1, 2011

Independent Study
(KUCE)

If you are completing any KUCE coursework for your degree, the final exam should be taken
by the deadline to guarantee the grade is on your record in time for spring graduation.

May 5,
2012

Incomplete Grades

If you are finishing an incomplete to fulfill graduation requirements, your
instructor must submit your grade to the Office of the University Registrar.
*Any remaining Incompletes on your academic record will be calculated as an “F”. This may cause your KU GPA AND/OR Major Junior/Senior GPA to drop below the 2.0 required for graduation.

May 18, 2012

Transfer Credit

If you are taking courses at another institution to complete graduation requirements,
your official transcript must be received by the Office of Admissions & Scholarships,
1502 Iowa Street, Lawrence, KS 66045
*Be aware that the last 30 hours of your degree must be completed at KU.  If you need to request an exception to this policy or have concerns about transfer work, please contact your graduation advisor. **It is YOUR responsibility to provide official transcripts. Transcripts received after the deadline will delay your graduation term.

June 7, 2012

Honors Intent
Forms

If you are pursuing departmental honors, complete an Honors Intent Form.  Have this form
signed by your honors advisor.  Submit the form to College Student Academic Services, 109
Strong Hall (If you do not meet the deadline, you will not be listed in the spring commencement program)

March 1, 2012

Graduation Hold: Every semester, after you have completed 90 hours, you will receive a hold in order to assess your progress towards a degree.

Commencement:  The spring commencement ceremony is May 13, 2012. You may walk down the hill even if you plan on finishing your degree in the summer.

Diploma:  Make a Diploma Delivery Request on Enroll & Pay after you Apply for Graduation. You may request to pick up your diploma at the Student Records Center, 151 Strong Hall (bring a picture ID) or you may request to have your diploma mailed to you.  For more detailed information: http://www.registrar.ku.edu/current/graduation.shtml#apply
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Do You Have Information for Us?  If so, clip this form, and turn it in with your MCS. 
You must complete this form if you are not enrolled at KU in all of your remaining degree requirements.

          KUID _______________      Name ______________________________          SP12
I am currently enrolled in ______________________________ at KU Continuing Ed.
I will be completing an incomplete grade in ______________________________ .
I will be transferring _______________________ from _______________________ .
Other:  ____________________________________________________________ .         



INFO FOR SUMMER 2012 CLAS GRADS (pdf)
PLEASE read thoroughly for important information on finishing your degree. If one or more of these requirements are not met, your degree may not be granted. Please check your academic notices for alerts regarding important steps or missing paperwork: http://www.collegesas.ku.edu/CheckingAcademicNotices.shtml
Graduation Steps

  1. Complete paperwork for your MAJOR and/or MINOR

    2. Make an appointment with your major/minor advisor. For all majors and minors (except BA and BGS Economics and Psychology), have a Major Certification Sheet (MCS) and/or a Minor Certification Sheet (MIN) completed and signed by your major/minor faculty advisor. 
    *You should have your final graduation advising appointment before the first day of spring classes.

  2. Submit your Major and Minor Certification Sheets to College Student Academic Services, 109 Strong Hall.

Apply for Graduation on Enroll & Pay by April 13, 2012 to receive a priority degree audit.  The final deadline to apply for graduation for Summer 2012 is July 16, 2012.  If your academic plans change after you file your MCS and Apply for Graduation on Enroll & Pay, please notify College Student Academic Services, 109 Strong Hall.
     Instructions to apply for graduation available here: http://www.registrar.ku.edu/current/graduation.shtml#apply
*Please apply for graduation for the term you plan to FINISH your degree requirements.

Do any of the following apply to you? You are responsible for meeting the following deadlines:


-Study Abroad
    Paperwork
-Petitions

If you have completed a study abroad program, it is beneficial for you to complete the necessary paperwork so your coursework posts before your last semester. You should not wait to petition
a general education requirement in your last semester. Waiting to take action with either of
these may delay your graduation

March 1, 2012

Incomplete Grades

If you are finishing an incomplete to fulfill graduation requirements, your
instructor must submit your grade to the Office of the University Registrar.
*Any remaining Incompletes on your academic record will be calculated as an “F”. As of Fall ’09, Incomplete grades will be converted to an “F” one year after the Incomplete is assigned or upon graduation. If either causes your KU GPA or Major Junior/Senior GPA to drop below a 2.0, your degree will not be granted.

Aug 3, 2012

Transfer Credit

If you are taking courses at another institution to complete graduation requirements,
your official transcript must be received by the Office of Admissions & Scholarships,
1502 Iowa Street, Lawrence, KS 66045
*Be aware that the last 30 hours of your degree must be completed at KU.  If you need to request an exception to this policy or have concerns about transfer work, please contact your graduation advisor. **It is YOUR responsibility to provide official transcripts. Transcripts received after the deadline will delay your degree completion term.

Aug 16, 2012

Honors Intent
Forms

If you are pursuing departmental honors, complete an Honors Intent Form.  Have this form
signed by your honors advisor.  Submit the form to College Student Academic Services, 109
Strong Hall (If you do not meet the deadline, you will not be listed in the spring commencement program)

July 16, 2012

Graduation Hold: Every semester once you reach 90 hours you will receive a hold in order to assess your progress towards a degree.

Commencement:  The CLAS Fall 2012 graduation ceremony is tentatively planned for December 9, 2012 at the Lied Center. You will receive an invitation in October.
Diploma:  Make a Diploma Delivery Request on Enroll & Pay after you Apply for Graduation. You may request to pick up your diploma at the Student Records Center, 151 Strong Hall (bring a picture ID) or you may request to have your diploma mailed to you.  For more detailed information: http://www.registrar.ku.edu/current/graduation.shtml#apply
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Do You Have Information for Us?  If so, clip this form, and turn it in with your MCS. 
You must complete this form if you are not enrolled at KU in all of your remaining degree requirements.

          KUID _______________      Name ______________________________ SU12 Candidate

I am currently enrolled in ______________________________ at KU Continuing Ed.

I will be completing an incomplete grade in ______________________________ .

I will be transferring _______________________ from _______________________ .

Other:  ____________________________________________________________ .         


INFO FOR FALL 2012 CLAS GRADS (pdf)
PLEASE read thoroughly for important information on finishing your degree. If one or more of these requirements are not met, your degree may not be granted. Please check your academic notices for alerts regarding important steps or missing paperwork: http://www.collegesas.ku.edu/CheckingAcademicNotices.shtml
Graduation Steps

  1. Complete paperwork for your MAJOR and/or MINOR


      2. *You should have your final graduation advising appointment before the first day of fall classes.

  2. Submit your Major and/or Minor Certification Sheets to College Student Academic Services, 109 Strong Hall.

  3. Apply for Graduation on Enroll & Pay by July 6, 2012 to receive a priority degree audit, or by October 12, 2012 if you plan to attend the December recognition ceremony (for further information, see commencement information below).

The final deadline to apply for graduation for Fall 2012 is November 1, 2012.  If your academic plans change after you file your MCS and Apply for Graduation on Enroll & Pay, please notify College Student Academic Services, 109 Strong Hall.

Instructions to apply for graduation available here: http://www.registrar.ku.edu/current/graduation.shtml#apply

*Please apply for graduation for the term you plan to FINISH your degree requirements.

Do any of the following apply to you? You are responsible for meeting the following deadlines:


-Study Abroad
    Paperwork
-Petitions

If you have completed a study abroad program, it is beneficial for you to complete the
necessary paperwork so your coursework posts before your last semester. You should not wait
to petition a general education requirement in your last semester. Waiting to take action with either of these may delay your graduation.

Aug 6, 2012

Incomplete Grades

If you are finishing an incomplete to fulfill graduation requirements, your instructor must submit your grade to the Office of the University Registrar.
*Any remaining Incompletes on your academic record will be calculated as an “F”. As of Fall ’09, Incomplete grades will be converted to an “F” one year after the Incomplete is assigned or upon graduation. If either causes your KU GPA or Major Junior/Senior GPA to drop below a 2.0, your degree will not be granted.

Dec 21, 2012

Transfer Credit

If you are taking courses at another institution to complete graduation requirements, your
official transcript must be received by the Office of Admissions & Scholarships,
1502 Iowa Street, Lawrence, KS 66045
*Be aware that the last 30 hours of your degree must be completed at KU. If you need to request an exception to this policy or have concerns about transfer work, please contact your graduation advisor* *It is YOUR responsibility to provide official transcripts. Transcripts received after the deadline will delay the granting of your degree.

Jan 10, 2013

Honors Intent
Forms

If you are pursuing departmental honors, complete an Honors Intent Form.  Have this form
signed by your honors advisor.  Submit the form to College Student Academic Services, 109
Strong Hall (If you do not meet the deadline, you will not be listed in the spring commencement program)

Nov 1, 2012

 

Graduation Hold: Every semester once you reach 90 hours you will receive a hold in order to assess your progress towards a degree.
Commencement:  The CLAS Fall 2012 graduation ceremony is tentatively planned for December 9, 2012 at the Lied Center. You will receive an invitation in October.
Diploma:  Make a Diploma Delivery Request on Enroll & Pay after you Apply for Graduation. You may request to pick up your diploma at the Student Records Center, 151 Strong Hall (bring a picture ID) or you may request to have your diploma mailed to you.  For more detailed information: http://www.registrar.ku.edu/current/graduation.shtml#apply
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Do You Have Information for Us?  If so, clip this form (see pdf), and turn it in with your MCS. 
You must complete this form if you are not enrolled at KU in all of your remaining degree requirements.

          KUID _______________      Name ______________________________          Fall 2012
I am currently enrolled in ______________________________ at KU Continuing Ed.
I will be completing an incomplete grade in ______________________________ .
I will be transferring _______________________ from _______________________ .
Other:  ____________________________________________________________ .