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Graduation Information

Next Graduation Date: May 4, 2012

Semester	Ceremony and Diploma Date	RU Access Applications		Salute to Graduates: Cap and Gown Purchase Dates	Degree Posted	Diploma Pick-up
Semester	Ceremony and Diploma Date	Start Date	End Date	Salute to Graduates: Cap and Gown Purchase Dates	Degree Posted	Diploma Pick-up
Spring 2012	May 4, 2012 10:00am College of Arts and Sciences, Evelyn T. Stone College of Professional Studies 2:00pm Chicago College of Performing Arts, College of Education, Heller College of Business	9/3/11	1/13/12 No electronic applications accepted after this date. Printed late applications will be considered until: 04/20/11 NOTE FOR LATE APPLICANTS	Chicago 2/28/12-2/29/12 10:00am-6:00pm Bookstore Schaumburg 3/6/12 10:00am-6:00pm Alumni Hall (more info)	5/25/12	Chicago 6/5-6/7/12 9:30am-6:00pm AUD124M Schaumburg 6/12-6/14/12 9:30am-6:30pm Rm.120 Diplomas mailed starting: 6/18/12 To prevent lost or returned diplomas, address changes must be submitted to the Graduation Services office by June 1, 2012.
Summer 2012	Degree Date Only September 7, 2012 There is no ceremony for Summer. Summer graduates participate in the December 2012 ceremony.	1/14/2012	6/1/12 No electronic applications accepted after this date. Printed late applications will be considered until: 08/24/12 NOTE FOR LATE APPLICANTS	TBA	9/28/12	TBA

How to apply for graduation:

Apply to graduate for the term in which you expect to complete your degree requirements. Most students can apply for graduation online through RU Access. (See the exceptions in the section below, "Who cannot apply online?") All requirements must be completed by the end of the graduation term. If you do not complete all requirements by the end of the term, we will resubmit/roll your application for graduation for the next term, unless you inform us otherwise.

Steps to apply for graduation through RU Access:

Log in to RU ACCESS
Click on Registration and Other Student Services.
Click on Student Records.
Click on Graduation Application.
Read the directions carefully and view your degree and address information. If all is correct, check Accept Application button.
Click Submit.

Applying for late graduation - Paper form:

Print out the Late Graduation Application (Degree or Credential).
All late applications must be signed by your department chair.
Completed forms must be returned to the Graduation Services office prior to the Late Application deadline posted for each graduation term. Applications received after deadline will be processed for the following term-No Exceptions.
There is currently no late fee for filing a late application.
Important Note for Late May 4, 2012 Applicants: If you apply after April 2, 2012, you may still participate in the ceremony, but your name will not appear in the Commencement book. You will receive a name card the day of the ceremony so your name will be announced.
See also FAQ, Applying for Graduation.

Participation in Commencement

Roosevelt University holds two ceremonies, in May and December. Eligibility for participation in Commencement is as follows:

Fall graduates participate in the December Commencement.
Spring graduates participate in the May Commencement.
Summer graduates participate in the December Commencement.

Who cannot apply online?

Students applying for multiple degrees for the same graduation date should download an application and submit it to the Registrar's Office at either campus in person, by mail or fax.
Students applying for a credential should download an application and submit it to the Registrar's Office at either campus by mail, fax, or in person.
Students in the PsyD program applying for Masters Degrees in Psychology.