Graduation Requirements (Policy AA-8)

Students are responsible for initiating the action to conclude their college degree work by completing the Clarkson College Graduating Student Diploma Audit Application.

Students must fulfill all of the following requirements for graduation to be eligible for the awarding of a certificate and/or degree:

  • Candidacy for graduation has been approved.
  • All academic requirements have been met.
  • Financial obligations have been met.

Procedure:

The completed application must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office one semester prior to the semester of graduation according to the following timelines:

  1. No later than the 10th week of the Fall or Spring Semester or
  2. No later than the 4th week of the Summer Semester prior to the semester of graduation.

The Registrar’s Office will initiate a graduation audit after receiving the student’s application for the diploma audit. The audit is emailed to the student and their academic advisor and/or program director is copied

The Registrar’s Office will not send information or correspond with any licensing agency, certification program, or credentialing center regarding program completion until all of the above obligations have been met.

A signed diploma will be issued upon verification of successful completion of all coursework, and program requirements and when all financial and academic obligations have been met.

Students who are not passing their required courses five (5) business days prior to the last day of the semester may not be eligible to participate in the August commencement ceremony; cap and gown fees will be non-refundable. Students will be notified by their Program Director.  

Academic Policies and Procedures