Commencement

The May commencement ceremonies recognize those students who graduate during that academic year. The academic year consists of a fall, spring, and summer term and begins in August. Graduating students are expected to attend and fully participate in graduation activities including baccalaureate and commencement ceremonies. Mid-year or other graduates unable to return for commencement may request their degrees in absentia in writing by contacting the Registrar’s office. 

In order to participate in commencement exercises, students must apply for graduation and meet one of the criteria below:

1. Student has completed, or will complete by the date of commencement, all requirements necessary for graduation.
2. Student has completed all requirements necessary for graduation except student teaching. The student must be registered for student teaching for the following fall term.
3. Student has 12 or fewer credits remaining to complete all requirements necessary for graduation, and the student has enrolled for those credits in the summer term following commencement at the University of Jamestown.