What do I do if I’m ready to graduate?
WHAT’S A PETITION TO GRADUATE, AND WHO NEEDS TO FILL ONE OUT?
Students submit a Petition to Graduate (PTG) during their final or next to last semester so that the Registrar knows to audit their academic record and so they are included in commencement ceremony communications. PTGs are available for May, August, December, and January graduation dates, though there is only one graduation ceremony in May. [Read More]
HOW DO I SUBMIT A PETITION TO GRADUATE?
Please reach out to your advisor to initiate a conversation about your eligibility to graduate. You may do so in person or via your RCC email. Your advisor will walk you through the process of filling out and submitting the form. [Read more]
WHO’S INVITED TO THE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY ON MAY 16TH?
- Students completing their programs by May 16th who have an approved PTG processed by the Registrar will be invited to the May 16th commencement ceremony. [Read more]
WHAT’S THE GRADUATION PROCESS?
- After grades are due on May 21st, the Registrar’s office will audit records for students who submitted a PTG for the May 16th conferral. You will receive an email from the Registrar’s Office letting you know if you met the requirements to graduate. If you meet the requirements, we’ll explain how to order your transcript and when your diploma will arrive. If you don’t meet the requirements, you should meet with your advisor and fill out a new PTG in your final semester.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact the advising department if you have any questions or concerns about petitions to graduate. If you submitted a petition to graduate prior to spring 2024, you will need to submit another one. You may check with the Registrar’s Office by replying to this email if you think you may already have a Petition to Graduate on file for spring 2025.
I’M NOT DONE; WHY DID I RECEIVE THIS EMAIL?
We send this email to students who look like they may be close to completing,but everyone finishes at a different rate. If you will not be completing your program this spring, please be sure to submit a Petition to Graduate by the deadline of your final semester. We will send a reminder to people who have earned a certain number of credits at the beginning of the following semester.
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