Important Dates & Deadlines
Refer to this timeline to keep track of important dates and deadlines for undergraduate and graduate students graduating in spring 2012.
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Undergraduate Students
Beginning Monday, January 30, 2012
- Complete the Application for Degree (deadline: March 30)
- Submit the Commencement Participation Form (deadline: May 4)
Friday, March 9, 2012
- Student Speaker Applications due by 12 p.m.
Friday, March 30, 2012
- Application for Undergraduate Degree deadline
Friday, May 4, 2012
- Last day to submit Commencement Participation Form
- Last day to submit Petition to Walk
Monday, May 7 – Friday, May 18, 2012
- Caps and gowns available at University Bookstore
- Receive 6 guest tickets with purchase (or approval of borrowed gown)
Monday, May 14 - Friday, May 18, 2012
Sunday, May 20, 2012
- Undergraduate University Commencement Ceremonies
- 8:30 a.m. - Harpur morning
- 12 p.m. - Professional Schools
- 3:30 p.m. - Harpur afternoon
Graduate Students
Beginning Monday, January 30, 2012
- Complete the Graduate Application for Degree (deadline: Feb 18)
Saturday, February 18, 2012
- Recommended deadline for Graduate Application for Degree
Thursday, March 1, 2012
- Submit the Graduate Commencement Participation Form (deadline: May 4)
Friday, May 4, 2012
- Last day to submit Commencement Participation Form
Monday, May 7 – Friday, May 18, 2012
- Caps and gowns available at University Bookstore
- Receive 6 guest tickets with purchase (or approval of borrowed gown)
Monday, May 14 - Friday, May 18, 2012
Saturday, May 19, 2012
- 4 p.m. - Students arrive in West Gym
- 5 p.m. - Ceremony begins
