Graduation

Application for Degree

The University holds commencement exercises at the conclusion of each academic quarter. A student who has completed the requirements of his or her degree program—A.M., A.M.R.S., M.Div., Ph.D.—may apply to receive the degree as soon as the next quarter’s scheduled commencement.

To receive the degree, the student must file an application for degree online no later than the first day of the quarter in which he or she expects to receive the degree. If the student does not receive the degree that quarter, a new application must be filed for the quarter in which it is next expected.

In some cases, a Ph.D. candidate may wish to apply to receive the degree prior to having received final approval of the dissertation from the dissertation reading committee. Ph.D. candidates should consult with their dissertation adviser and the Dean of Students about the advisability of making such application under the specific circumstances.

Convocation
Go to the University’s Convocation page for more information on its quarterly commencement exercises.