Graduation Checklist and Procedure

Getting close to graduation?  The following steps will keep you on track for a smooth transition to your final goal- a diploma!

1. Start planning your graduation process with your site director (or your main campus liaison if you are siteless) at least two semesters prior to your last semester of enrollment.  This will ensure that you are not behind on any exit requirements.
2. Review your curriculum sheet with this individual to make sure that you will indeed be finished in your planned last semester.
3. If you and the site director/main campus liaison both agree on the graduation timeline for remaining classes, then your next step is to apply to graduate.  The Registar's Office has a different process for undergraduate and graduate students, so please be sure to check their website for instructions. 
4. Visit the virtual Career Management Center  for assistance with resumes, job search and interviewing skills. 
5. Undergraduate students: make sure to sit for your Exit Exam of Writing Proficiency.  See your site director/main campus liaison for more information and registration.
6. Undergraduate students: in your last semester, take the Senior Satisfaction Survey online.
7. Graduate students: in your last semester, take the Graduate Satisfaction Survey online.
8. Make plans to come to main campus for Commencement!  If you cannot come to Norfolk for the ceremony, please provide your site director with a digital picture of yourself early in your last semester so we can include you in the Commencement ceremony!