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:OCTOBER 12TH, 2015
STEPS TO GRADUATION
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ADVISING: REQUIREMENTS
• Major/ Core Requirements
• 124 semester units – 40 upper division units
• 24 of the last 30 units completed at VU
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• In order to participate in commencement you can’t have more than 4 units outstanding (to be completed by end of summer term).
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REGISTRATION
• Dates: November 9th-13th
• Seniors are given priority to register for classes on Monday November 9th.
• Meet with your Academic Advisor to confirm your schedule for the Spring semester.
• Make sure you have taken care of any necessary holds prior to your registration date.
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APPLYING TO GRADUATE
• Applications are available from:
• Your advisor
• Your department
• The Registrar’s Office
• Online –
• http://www.vanguard.edu/registrar/registrar-forms/
• There’s one in your hand right now.
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APPLYING TO GRADUATE
Turn in your Application forGraduation to your department prior to December 1st.
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THE APPLICATION
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FILLING OUT THE APPLICATION
Top Section:
• ID number• Name as you want it
to appear on your diploma
• Campus mailbox• Phone number• Email address• Major• Minor (if applicable)• Expected term of
graduation
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FILLING OUT THE APPLICATION
Middle Section• Only list courses in
progress or work to be completed by graduation
• Off Campus units should only be those that we have not received transcripts for and have not been applied to your program.
• Signature and Date
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GRAD CHECKThe Registrar’s Office will review your application once Fall grades have been recorded• be sure all transcripts are on file
• be sure all substitution/waiver forms are on file
• be sure to submit minor petition(s) to the department of your minor
• APPROVED: You will receive an
“On Target” email in mid-January
• NOT APPROVED: You will receive
a “Missing” email in mid-January.
If you are missing something, take
care of it as soon as possible.
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OFFICE OF ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS
• Take care of any and all payments or financial issues• If you receive correspondence from the OAO re: balance or other financial issues respond as soon as possible. • Make sure Perkins Exit Interview is
completed (if applicable).• Account balances must be paid in full by
April 1st
Failing to take care of financial issues will prevent you from participating in commencement, receiving transcripts and your diploma.
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If you are not approved to graduate by
Friday, March 13th You may not be able to
participate in Commencement
QUESTIONS
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GRAD FEST
April 5, 2015 - 9am-6pm• Founders Bookstore & Cove Patio• Purchase your cap & gown• Pick Up Announcement Cards• Vanguard Alumni Paraphernalia and
Souvenirs• Class Rings, Diploma Frames,
Souvenir Tassels• Pick up your Commencement Tickets• Disabilities Accommodations Form
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AT GRAD FEST:
Check Registrar’s Commencement list for spelling of your name and Honor’s stars (if applicable).
• 3.900 Summa Cum Laude • 3.700 Magna Cum Laude • 3.500 Cum Laude
*Honors for the program are based on cumulative GPA as of the end of Fall 2015 semester
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IMPORTANT DATES
Important Dates:• Applications are due to your
department by Monday, December 1st • Grad Fest – April 5, 2015 from 9:00am
to 6:00pm at Founders Bookstore & Cove Patio• Pick up wristbands at this event
• Baccalaureate – May 5, 2015• Commencement Ceremonies – May 6,
2015
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DECEMBER GRADS MTGMonday, October 27th at 10am in
Scott 122• Mandatory for ALL December Grads vanguard.edu/commencement
QUESTIONS
