Graduation
Policy in Catalog:
MS Degree Requirements in the School of Marine Science Graduate Catalog
PhD Degree Requirements in the School of Marine Science Graduate Catalog
Forms & Surveys:
Apply Online for Graduation
Notice of Candidacy for Graduation
SMS Graduate Survey (all students)
Survey of Earned Doctorates (PhD students only)
Student Checkout
Resources:
Electronic Thesis or Dissertation (ETD) Submission
Important Dates & Deadlines
Applying for Graduation:
In order to be reviewed for graduation, you must first complete the online graduation application in Banner Self Service within your window of opportunity (see below). Instructions are provided for your convenience. Once you have submitted the application, any changes must be made manually by submitting a Notice of Candidacy form.
The College has instituted a one-time, non-refundable graduation fee that will be charged to your student account upon applying for graduation. Payment of the fee will be due within 30 days. Changes to your graduation date will not result in additional fees.
If you have any difficulty with completing the online graduation application, contact the [[registrar, SMS Registrar]] or [[w|wdurba, Wendy Urbano]], the University's Graduation Coordinator, at (757) 221-2807.
Important Deadlines and Dates for Graduation:
Semester you will be completing your degree requirements: | Window of opportunity to apply online for graduation: | Degree conferral date (the date that will appear on your diploma and transcript: | You will be invited to walk in cap & gown in the following commencement ceremony: | Students should complete their defense by: | Students must submit final thesis or dissertation through ProQuest by: |
Summer 2020 | Feb 15 - Oct 1, 2019 | August 14, 2020 | May 22, 2021 | July 24, 2020 | August 7, 2020 |
Fall 2020 | Feb 15 - Oct 1, 2020 | January 22, 2021 | May 22, 2021 |
November 24, 2020 (Before Thanksgiving Break) |
December 4, 2020 |
Spring 2021 | Feb 15 - Oct 1, 2020 | May 22, 2021 | May 22, 2021 | April 23, 2021 | May 7, 2021 |
Summer 2021 | Feb 15 - Oct 1, 2020 | August 27, 2021 | May 21, 2022 | July 23, 2021 | August 6, 2021 |
Last Updated on 14-August-2020 by J. Hay