Graduation checklist for grad students
Before you complete your degree and graduate, you’ll need to be prepared. Knowing what your degree requirements are and if you are fulfilling them, when to complete your Application for Degree, and talking to your advisor will help you prepare for the final steps of your academic experience at the University of Minnesota.
Preparing to graduate
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Review the degree completion steps for your degree. For some students, this will include assigning your examination committee.
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Talk to your faculty advisor(s) and Graduate Program Coordinator to ensure you are on track with programmatic degree completion requirements.
Applying to graduate
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Online exit counseling is required of all borrowers of federal and University-administered student loan programs. You will be provided information about the rights and responsibilities of a borrower, and how different financial aid programs handle repayment.
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If you are using the Graduate Planning and Audit System (GPAS) make sure that you have satisfied all your degree requirements. If you aren’t using GPAS, review these degree completion checklists to ensure you are completing all the necessary work for your degree program:
Commencement and after
Commencement is your graduation ceremony. These events are typically planned by your college. If you have any questions, your college will be the best resource.
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Watch for an invitation to your campus graduation fair in spring. You can find additional information about and purchase commencement regalia through the University Bookstore.
Related Resources
Important Dates
Academics
| Fri, Aug 18, 2017 | Last day of instruction for 13-week summer session |
| Tue, Sep 5, 2017 | Fall first semester and first 7-week sessions begin |
| Tue, Oct 24, 2017 | Fall second 7-week session begins |