You may pick up an application from the Advising Coordinator in Porterfield 241 or the Advising Center in Trinkle Hall. You may also download and print one from this link.

Completing your application:

1. Graduation applications are due the semester prior to your anticipated graduation. If you are graduating in the Spring/Summer term, your application is due the end of September prior to the Spring term. If you are graduating Fall, your application is due in January prior to the Fall term.

2. You must indicate on your application which CATALOG you are using to meet graduation requirements. You may use any catalog from the time you entered RU until the time you graduate (as long as the catalog is no more than 5 years old). The catalog you choose must be followed exactly. Any deviations in major courses must be approved through an academic petition, which you should discuss with your faculty advisor prior to turning in your application.

3. Make sure that you correctly list your phone number, current address, and e-mail address so I can contact you if I need additional information from you.

After you complete your application:

Turn in the completed application to Porterfield 241. Several weeks later, you will receive a copy and letter from the Dean, which will inform you of what you need to meet graduation requirements. Letters will be mailed to you before registration for your final term at RU.

If you plan to graduate in the summer but would like to participate ("walk") in the May Graduation ceremony:

1. Complete your graduation application using the above guidelines.

2. You should indicate on the application that you will complete your degree requirements in Summer I, Summer II or Maymester

3. Your application is due at the same time as those students who are graduating in May. You may pick up a Petition to Walk from the Advising Coordinator in Porterfield 241 or the Advising Center in Trinkle Hall. You may also download and print one from this link.

4. Turn in your application to Porterfield 241 after you have completed it.

5. Your application will be processed and a letter will be mailed to you indicating your remaining requirements or any problems/deficiencies.


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