Clearance & Petition Deadlines & Information

If you intend to graduate in May, 2013:

If you have not completed a graduation clearance, you need to see your faculty advisor immediately! The deadline to submit your petition is February 15, 2013.

If you intend to graduate in May 2013 and have missed the deadline to petition:

You will need to complete a Petition to Participate in Graduation after the deadline. You can download the petition here or you can obtain one at the Records Office. You will also be assessed a $100 late fee.

If you intend to graduate in December, 2013:

The deadline to complete a graduation clearance for December 2013 was September 14, 2012. Please see your faculty advisor ASAP if you missed this deadline. The deadline to submit your petition for December 2013 is September 13, 2013.

Clearance if you intend to graduate in May, 2014:

You should complete a graduation clearance with your faculty advisor by September 6, 2013.

Tips to remember regarding completion of your graduation clearance:

• Depending on your major, many of your requirements may be offered only once a year. It is very important that you check with your faculty advisor regarding the department's schedule for the entire year.
• General Education requirements are often more flexible, available in the fall, spring or summer.
• Be specific only when necessary. For example, you don't specifically *need* RE 399, you just need any 300 level Religion course.
• Remaining requirements are not final until approved by the Records Office.

What's the difference between Clearance and Petition?

• Clearance - is an agreement between you, your faculty advisor, and the Registrar showing the courses needed to complete your degree. Clearance should be completed approximately one year prior to your graduation. Please click here for a sample clearance form.
• Petition - Document that lets us know your plans regarding attendance at commencement, where to send your diploma and final payment of fees. Petition is completed during the semester in which you intend to graduate. Please click here for a sample petition.

This information is provided by the Office of Academic Advising. Please contact us for help and more information.