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Graduation Checklist

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Getting Ready For Graduation


  • Meet with your college satellite advising center.
  • Determine whether or not you will be marching at graduation as part of the graduation application process.
  • Apply for graduation.
  • Watch for graduation e-mails and review the information so you will be ready for graduation.
  • Order graduation announcement and other memorabilia (linked).
  • Participate in Grad Fair during the semester you will graduate.
  • Attend Grad Night during the semester you will graduate.
  • Purchase tickets to the graduation banquet for you and your family (linked?).
  • Pick up Commencement tickets for your family and guests (linked?).
  • Determine where your Convocation will be held (location and time).


Graduation Day


  • Attend Graduation Banquet.
  • Arrive at Processional line-up location, if you are marching.
  • Have family and guests be seated by 30 minutes prior to start of Commencement.
  • Attend Convocation and pick up your diploma cover.