Graduation
Most frequently asked questions:
Q: When should I apply for a graduation check?
A: It is now required for each student to have a graduation check done through both the Registrar's Office and their academic dean's office when they reach 100 hours. A stop will be placed on their future registration and will only be cleared by applying for the graduation check at both offices. The following students are exempt from the requirement: Students who have already requested the graduation check and those students with prior bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees.
Q: If I have an Associates Degree do I need to apply for a graduation check?
A: Yes. We check for University and State requirements as well as Liberal Studies.
Q: Are there any fees associated with an application for graduation?
A: No, there aren't any fees associated with applying for graduation.
Q: When should I apply for graduation?
A: Specific dates are published on the Registrar Web site or can be obtained by calling 644-5850.
Q: Does a University graduation check clear a student for graduation?
A: No. The student needs to schedule and complete a graduation check with his or her department and Academic Dean's office to ensure major requirements are met.
Q: What is the difference between a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree?
A: A BA degree requires 12 semester hours of a foreign language or coursework through the 2200 intermediate level and 9 additional semester hours after completion of Liberal Studies requirements in Art, Classical or Modern Languages and Literature, and Communication. Students should check with their school/college for specific requirements.
Q: I have missed my deadline for application for graduation. What do I do?
A: You must go to your academic Dean's office to notify them of your intent to graduate and to obtain permission to apply late for graduation for that semester.
Q: I missed my deadline to order cap-and-gown. What do I do?
A: Call the University Bookstore at 644-2072.
Q. What is the foreign language admission requirement?
A. Every student admitted to a Florida university must show proof of completing two years of the same foreign language in high school or of completing eight hours of the same language in college to graduate and receive a diploma. This is not to be confused with the Bachelor of Arts degree requirement. (See above)