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. |
Sept 8 |
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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 your application 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. |
before April 24 |
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Complete the GC exit survey.
The survey is given during commencement rehearsal. |
April 25 |
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Update your address and contact information with the Registrar and Alumni office.
Call the Registrar at 7517 or stop by in person to provide your permanent address for after graduation. This will ensure your diploma is mailed to the correct address. |
End of May term |
You may also download a printable checklist.
