PRE-EVENT REGISTRATION

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Graduation Information

Graduation Application Deadlines:

Fall 2012

Degrees Posted:	January 25, 2013
Diploma Release:	Late February An email will be sent to Roosevelt email when the diploma has shipped Estimated date of delivery on or before March 12th*

*All balances must be paid in full prior to release of your transcripts and diploma.
Delivery date of your diploma will vary on the date the account was paid in full.

Spring 2013

RU Access Online Application Deadline:	September 1, 2012 - January 13, 2013
*Late Application Deadline:**	April 26, 2013 (Apply Late) To have name listed in Commencement booklet application must be received by April 5, 2013*
Commencement Information: Friday, May 3, 2013 Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University 50 E. Congress Parkway Chicago, IL 60605 Ceremony Information Cap and Gown Information	10:00AM College of Arts and Sciences Chicago College of Performing Arts 2:00PM Walter E. Heller College of Business College of Education Evelyn T. Stone College of Professional Studies
Degree Date:	May 3, 2013
Degrees Posted:	May 31, 2013
Diploma Release:	TBA

*Important note for late spring 2013 applicants: If your application is received after April 5, 2013 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.

Summer 2013

RU Access Online Application Deadline:	January 14, 2013 - June 7, 2013
Late Application Deadline:	August 23, 2013
Degree Date:	September 6, 2013
Fall Ceremony Date:	December 13, 2013

Fall 2013

RU Access Online Application Deadline:	June 8, 2013 - August 30, 2013
Late Application Deadline:	November 29, 2013
Degree Date:	December 13, 2013

Spring 2014

RU Access Online Application Deadline:	August 31, 2013 - January 13, 2014
Late Application Deadline:	April 25, 2014
Degree Date:	May 2, 2014

Summer 2014

RU Access Online Application Deadline:	January 14, 2014 - June 6, 2014
Late Application Deadline:	August 15, 2014
Degree Date:	September 5, 2014

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.
First screen will be the Curriculum Selection. You must first select the latest curriculum term to ensure the correct degree record is pulled. Hit "submit" to begin the rest of the 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.
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.