Fall Graduation
Congratulations to the class of 2016!
Smith School Commencement information will be posted soon!
Candidacy Information
In order to apply for graduation you must have completed 30 credits. Any student who misses the deadline must apply for the following graduation and, per University policy, register and pay for one credit in the term the student intends to graduate.
The graduation process should be started at the beginning of a student's last semester of coursework. It is the student’s responsibility to check with their campus advisor regarding graduation deadlines and procedures. Failure to submit the paperwork in a timely manner could delay your official graduation.
Graduations can be delayed for the following reasons:
- Incomplete grades or grades not submitted in time.
- If students take consortium or transfer credits their last semester, often those grades are received and processed after the initial approval process (two weeks after graduation). If you are in this situation, please transfer your credits in as early as possible.
- Changes in the Approved Program Form (you will receive information about this form at the beginning of your last term). Changes include any course drops, course additions, or any other alterations to your schedule.
- MEI (written test of English) provisions not removed. This was stated in your letter of admission. This is not a Smith School provision, we do not offer this test. We cannot remove this block. This can only be cleared by the MEI office.
Diploma Information
Degrees will be posted to the student's record 2-4 weeks after graduation.
Diplomas are typically mailed 4-6 weeks after graduation. They will not be mailed if students have outstanding financial obligations to the University (example: parking tickets, overdue books, or unpaid tuition bills). Contact the Diploma Office (301-314-8270) for questions regarding a diploma not received 6 weeks following the semester’s completion.
If you must change the address of where your diploma should be mailed, please contact the Diploma Office at (301) 314-8270.
Graduation Application
Fall 2016 - Master of Science (MS) and Master of Finance (MFin)
Account Information from Smith IT
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