GRADUATION INSTRUCTIONS for Candidates Completing Requirements for Spring 2008 Graduation (Information on this page may change without notice.)
Graduation Forms: Jan. 25, 2008 is the deadline for filing intents to graduate, candidacy forms, committee forms, and programs of study with the School of Graduate Studies.
Oral Defense: March 14, 2008 is the deadline to schedule oral defense of theses or dissertations with the School of Graduate Studies for May 2008 graduation. March 24, 2008 is the last date to complete oral defense of theses or dissertations for May 2008 graduation.
Theses and Dissertations : March 31, 2008 is the deadline for filing electronic review copies of master's theses and doctoral dissertations with the Graduate School . April 30, 2008 is the deadline for filing final electronic copies of all theses and dissertations with the Graduate School .
NOTE: Review copies are read in the order of submission. Individuals submitting review copies on the review deadline day (March 31, 2008) will have little time for revisions before the deadline for final copies. To assure that you have sufficient time for revisions and corrections prior to submitting final copies on April 30, 2008, submit your review draft prior to March 31, 2008.
Microfilming Fees: Microfilming (UMI) fees for all theses and dissertations must be paid, and a receipt must be presented to the appropriate graduate liaison in the Graduate School, by April 28, 2008. Master's candidates pay $63.51, and doctoral candidates pay $74.46.
Transfer Credit: All non-ETSU transfer credits must be completed prior to the term of graduation. Transfer of credit may not be initiated after the graduation intent deadline.
Incomplete Grades and Grades of SP and U: All grades of “I” or “SP” in courses necessary for graduation must be removed. No student can graduate with an outstanding “I,” “SP,” or “U” in the program of study.
Telephone Number and E-Mail Address: If you failed to list an active telephone number and e-mail address (where you can be reached during the processing of final grades) on your Intention to Graduate form, contact the Graduation Office and your graduate program specialist in the Graduate School. Often the Registrar's Office is unable to reach students during this period when emergencies arise. This information may be sent to Bobbie Wood at wood@mail.etsu.edu
If you have questions relating to items 1 through 7 above, call your Graduate Program Specialist:
Robin O'Dell (423) 439-6148 Education (all departments except ELPA)
Gail Powers (423) 439-4703 Arts and Sciences and Continuing Studies
Financial Accounts and Obligations: Library fines, parking fines, obligations to the Instructional Media Center, returned checks, loan exit interviews, etc. must be cleared . Diplomas and transcripts will not be released until all accounts are cleared.
Address Change: Any candidate for a degree whose current mailing address changes from that shown on the Intention to Graduate form must promptly notify the Graduation Office in 102-B Dossett Hall and the appropriate graduate program specialist in the Graduate School, 309 Dossett Hall. If your mailing address changes after leaving the campus at the close of the term, notify the Graduation Office at the following address:
East Tennessee State University
Office of the Registrar, Graduation Office
ATTN: Mrs. Bobbie Wood, 102B Dossett Hall
Box 70561
Johnson City, TN 37614-0561
Invitations may be ordered and the CAPS and GOWNS may be picked up at the Graduation Celebration in the BALLROOM of the Culp Center on March 13, 2008 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. You do not have to be fitted for the Cap and Gown. YOU MAY ALSO PICK UP THE CAP AND GOWN IN ROOM 101, DOSSETT HALL, beginning between April 14 and April 22. You may request the cap and gown be mailed to you between April 14 and April 22. The shipping charge is $5 and must be included with your request. You may also include your size (S, M, L, XL, etc.) and your height.
GRADUATION REHEARSAL: The rehearsal is Friday, May 2, 2008 at 10:00 a.m and 2:00 p.m in the Memorial Center (Minidome). Final instructions will be given at that time. The ceremonies will be divided among the colleges listed below:
10:00 a.m.:
College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Education
2.00 p.m.: College of Business and Technology, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences, and the School of Continuing Studies
GRADUATION CEREMONY: The graduation ceremony will be Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in the Memorial Center (Minidome). The colleges to attend each ceremony are listed below:
10:00 a.m.:
College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Education
2.00 p.m.: College of Business and Technology, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences, and the School of Continuing Studies
Diplomas:No diplomas will be issued at the Graduation Ceremony. You will be given the diploma cover as you cross the stage and you need to keep this for your diploma. Diplomas will be available beginning May 21 in the Graduation Office, Room 102-B Dossett Hall. Beginning June 21 those diplomas not picked up will be mailed.
Career Development: You are encouraged to take advantage of the Placement Service offered by the Office of Career Development. This is a lifetime, free service of interviews, job notifications, and mailing of credentials in support of your application. This office is located in Room 323 Culp Center.
Teacher Certification: Graduates who plan to teach should order a teaching certificate through the College of Education. NOTE: It is the student’s responsibility to contact all appropriate offices as necessary prior to graduation. Information on this sheet may change without notice.
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