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Graduate Students

Graduation is NOT automatic. In order to graduate, you must:

Successfully complete all academic requirements. You will officially graduate only when all degree requirements are met. You may participate ("walk") in the May commencement ceremonies if you plan to complete all academic requirements by September.
Complete a Graduation Application (no fee involved) during the semester before you intend to complete your degree requirements and submit it to your academic department.

Once your Graduation Application has been approved, you will receive notification via
e-mail. This information will include the times and locations of the University and College ceremonies, plus links to this website and the University-wide website where you can find further details concerning the events and necessary preparations. You will receive these communications only after you have applied and been approved for graduation.

When you have received your Graduation information, take the following steps to prepare for Commencement ceremonies:

Update diploma and graduation information on the Student Link (be sure to update this information even if you do not plan to attend Commencement ceremonies).
Order your cap and gown from the Barnes and Noble Bookstore in Kenmore Square.
FERPA - Please note: Because of FERPA regulations, we cannot print names of any students in the Commencement Book who have indicated that they do not want their degree-related information released. To check whether you have restricted this information: login to the Student Link, click on "personal", click on "Data Restriction." If the box "Degrees, honors, and awards received " is checked and you would like to have your name included in the Commencement Book, please uncheck the box and/or e-mail your academic department granting permission to print your name. If you have questions or are unable to logon to the Student Link, please contact the Registrar's Office.

Attending Commencement Ceremonies:

You may attend the University-wide Commencement Ceremonies at Nickerson Field as well as the Metropolitan College Commencement Ceremonies at the Track & Tennis Center.
You may pick up your diploma at the Metropolitan College Commencement Ceremonies—picture ID is required.
Remember to check your final transcript (you may request this from the Office of the Registrar) and diploma to verify for correct spelling of your name, proper degree, major, and date.

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