Graduation Information | College of Fine Arts

Personal information

Name*

Please input your name as you would like it to be read at graduation.

First Last

Phonetic spelling of your first and last name*

For correct pronunciation at graduation, please clearly enter the pronunciation of your full name (i.e. Jessica Potter = JESS-i-kuh POT-er). In some cases, it may be helpful to add additional information (i.e. Jessica Potter = JESS-i-kuh Potter – rhymes with water).

BU ID#*

Without dashes (e.g. U12345678)

BU Email address*

Expected Month/Year of Graduation*

There is only one Convocation ceremony each year in May. Students graduating in January and August may attend. Students who receive their final grade in their last course in December, will graduate in January. Students should choose the graduation month based on when they finish their final course.

August 2026

January 2027

May 2027

Are you attending the May 2027 CFA Convocation ceremony?*

Online students must submit this form upon enrollment in their final course. Note that students graduating in August, January, and May may attend the ceremony. Students who are not attending the convocation on campus, must make sure their address is accurate in MyBU Student, as their diploma will be mailed to them.

Yes

Would you like to restrict your information for the Convocation program?*

If restricted, your name, college, degree, and honors will not appear in the Commencement Program when you are scheduled to graduate.

Yes

Degree*

Undergraduate

Graduate on campus

Graduate online

Undergraduate Program*

Bachelor’s students must earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 in the set of courses used to satisfy the program requirements for the degree. The cumulative grade point average includes all coursework taken after matriculation and all courses completed prior to matriculation submitted in fulfillment of degree requirements.

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual)

Bachelor of Music

Bachelor of Arts (Visual)

Bachelor of Arts (Music)

Bachelor of Arts (Theatre)

Graduate Program*

Graduate students must complete all degree program requirements and earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00 in the set of courses used to satisfy the program requirements for the degree. The cumulative grade point average includes all coursework taken after matriculation and all courses completed prior to matriculation submitted in fulfillment of degree requirements.

Dual degree*

Yes

Second Major*

Track*

Doctoral candidates may only participate in the Convocation exercises if the following have been completed: DMA Dissertation Track: a library receipt must be received prior to graduation, documenting submission for the dissertation to the library. DMA Recital Track: all recital paperwork must be completed and submitted to the CFA Registrar prior to graduation.

Dissertation Track

Recital Track

Dissertation Title*

Online Program*

Master of Arts in Art Education (online)

Master of Music in Music Education (online)

Online Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Music Education

Online Doctor of Music Arts in Music Education

Agreement

CFA Student Signature*

By checking the box below, the information provided in this form is true and accurate.

Yes, I agree.

CFA Graduation Information

Formerly CFA Graduation Application

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