Deadlines
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What, Where, and How |
Deadline |
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Check your academic requirements with your advisor
Ensure you've met general education requirements, as well as those for your major. If necessary, make last minute schedule changes. |
fall semester drop/add |
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If graduate school is in your immediate future, ensure you meet all application deadlines
Write your personal statement early, allowing time for others to review and offer suggestions. Request letters of recommendation several weeks before the deadline. |
Varies, generally early- to mid-fall |
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Complete your degree application through GC Online Go to "Academic Services" and click on "Degree Application." If you miss this deadline, contact the Registrar's office directly to confirm your graduation eligibility. |
Sept 30 |
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Complete commencement Attendance Declaration Sheet
Complete the form and return it to the Registrar's office (AD 06). |
mid-March |
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Purchase your printed graduation announcements
Available through the Registrar's office (AD 06). |
on sale mid-March |
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Purchase your cap & gown Visit the GC bookstore to place your order. |
Beginning early April |
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Complete financial aid exit interviews
If you received federal or Perkins loans, an exit interview is required. Complete the interview online or talk with Financial Aid staff in person during an exit interview meeting. |
Before end of your last semester |
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Contact the accounting office to pay any outstanding bills you have with GC
Your student account must be paid in full before you can receive your diploma. |
prior to commencement |
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Update your contact information with the Registrar
Call the Registrar at 7517 or stop by in person to provide your permanent address for after graduation to ensure your diploma is mailed to the correct address. |
End of May term |
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Forward your postal mail & return your mailbox key
Stop by Printing & Mailing in person to complete the appropriate paperwork. |
End of May term |
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Forward your GC email & download your files from the M: drive
For detailed instructions, visit the ITS web page. |
Within 6 months of last class |
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Register for the online Alumni Network
Search for GC alumni to network with and keep in contact with your graduating friends. Visit the Alumni Relations web page. |
Anytime |
You may also download a printable checklist.
