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Graduation Forum

ETSUOffice of the Registrar

Graduation Office

8 STEPS TOWARD A DIPLOMA

4a. Complete remaining

courses/other requirements

4b. Register for remaining courses/Submit Changes

and Substitutions

5. Clear up Holds – Maintain GPA – Pass Courses

6. GRADUATE

7a. Degree Posted on GoldLink

7b. Degree Not Posted (Pending)

8. Contact Graduation to update Graduation Term

Approved Incomplete

3. E-mail to Student /Advisor

(Goldmail)

2. Degree Audit – Holds on GoldLink

1. Submit Intent to

Graduate, Major/Minor

Sheets

http://www.etsu.edu/reg/graduation/default.aspx

Step 1: Submit Graduation Paperwork

Turn in both the Intent to Graduate & Major/Minor Sheets by the deadline Dec 2012 – 5/21/12 (preferred) 9/24/12 (extended deadline)

May 2013 - 9/10/12 (preferred) 2/22/13 (extended deadline)

Aug 2013 – 1/28/13 (preferred) 6/17/13 (extended deadline)

(two terms prior to expected graduation term)

Preferred deadline ensures evaluation results in time to register for final semester

You take on risk of potential last minute problems with extended deadline

• http://www.etsu.edu/reg/graduation/intentforms.aspx

• Submit 2 ways– Online– Paper (Available in

Burgin Dossett (room102B)

• Will not be reviewed without Major/Minor Sheets

East Tennessee State University Office of the Registrar

NOTICE OF UNDERGRADUATE INTENTION TO GRADUATE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Complete all sections of this form. 2. File this INTENT form at least two semesters before you expect to graduate. 3. Return this form with your major and or minor sheet to the Office of the Registrar, Graduation Section, and 102B Dossett Hall .

PERSONAL DATA

E #: _______________________

Name:

Last First Middle Maiden or Former

E-Mail Address: Telephone Number: _____________________

Athlete: _____Yes _____ No

CONTACT INFORMATION Students are now responsible for maintaining a current mailing address. You should verify and correct your address and phone number on Gold Link. Please be advised that incorrect information may result in the loss of valuable information/materials, (Diploma, Cap and Gown, etc.) The Graduation Office is not responsible for loss due to a student’s failure to update this address.

INVITATIONS To order invitations for the Commencement Ceremony please contact: BALFOUR 1-877-225-968 or www.balfour.com

DEGREE INFORMATION (NOTE: Only the degree awarded appears on the diploma.) Select/indicate the degree, major, concentration, etc. for which you intend to satisfy the requirements:

_____ Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) _____ Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) _____ Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) _____ Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) _____ Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.)

_____ Bachelor of Music (B.M.)

_____ Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S) _____ Bachelor of Science (B.S) _____ Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health (B.S.E.H) _____ Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (B.S.I.S) _____ Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) _____ Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)

I intend to satisfy the requirements for this degree during the term ending: (circle one) May, August, Dec. ______ Year Major(s): Concentration: Minor(s): Catalog Year: __________ Curriculum: Non-teaching: ____; Elementary Certification: ____; Secondary Certification: ____ Height Size (Weight)

4’10 – 5’00 (A) Under 250 Diploma and Commencement Program Name: 5’01 – 5’03 (B) 250 – 275 Clearly PRINT your name as you wish it to appear. 5’04 – 5’06 (C) 276 – 281

_____________________________________________________________________________

5’07 – 5’09 (D) 282 - above 5’10 – 6’00 (E) Not Attending 6’01 – 6’03 (F)

6’04 – 6’06 (G) 6’07 – 6’09 (H) 6’10 – 7’00 (I) Not Attending

Student Signature: Date:

ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN GRADUATION CEREMONIES It is the policy of East Tennessee State University that only students who have completed their degree requirements participate in graduation ceremonies. There are two ceremonies each year. May graduates attend the May ceremony? Students who finish requirements in any of the summer terms receive their diplomas in late August and are invited to attend the following December ceremony along with the December graduates.

Second Degree Bachelor Students can obtain contract in Admissions.Please check with your department, they may already have preparedmajor/minor sheets.

Step 2: Evaluation - Holds General Education

Certain majors require particular Gen Ed’s

Writing, Oral, and Technology intensive requirements 4 Writing (2 in Major/Minor) (2 at 3000/4000 level) 2 Oral (1 in Major/Minor) 1 Technology (in Major/Minor) ½ Intensives

Degree/Major/Minor requirements Double degrees/majors must meet the Gen Ed’s of both degrees/majors

GPA Requirements Overall, ETSU, Major, Minor Some greater than 2.00 Check catalog for specifics

http://www.etsu.edu/reg/catalog/undergraduate.aspx Exit Exam

Walk Ins – No Appt needed (1st Floor Library) University Testing Center: 439-6708 All undergraduate students MUST take This hold will be removed once the results have

been uploaded into our system

Major Field Test Only certain majors require a field test – dept will notify students of this requirement

Accounting, Computing, Criminal Justice & Criminology, Digital Media, Exercise Science, Finance, Language, Mass Communications, Management, Marketing, Philosophy, Physical Education, Psychology, Sociology, Speech and Theater are required to take this test

Graduation Office receives notification once this test has been completed

CSCI 1100: Using Information Technology

Professional Education requirements Student teaching must be included for certification

http://www.etsu.edu/reg/catalog/undergraduate.aspx

Total Hours 50 hours at Senior Institution (4 year school) At least 25% of program of study hours taken at ETSU All UG degrees require AT LEAST 120 hours 24 hours of your last two years must be taken at ETSU and your final semester must be at

ETSU Developmental courses do not count toward total

Repeating Courses Cannot repeat with a B- or better Second Attempt: Second grade will override better or worse Third Attempt: Third grade will override better or worse Fourth Attempt: Third grade and beyond will count toward GPA until appropriate

grade is achieved

120 -128

Hours

GoldLink

Student tab

Under Student Account select

View HoldsGraduation holds DO NOT affect registration.

Step 3: E-mail to Student and AdvisorWill be e-mailed to your ETSU account

Dropped classes, Substitutions, and Repeats of C’s and D’s may affect the final outcome of this audit

One of two e-mails:

INCOMPLETE APPROVED

Advisors will be copied

Your analyst will be listed at the end of this e-mail

Review for Accuracy

Reply with questions

Office of the Registrar Box 70561 Johnson City, Tennessee 37614-0561 (423) 439-6822

GRADUATION CHECK

Dear student: You have filed an Intent to Graduate form for Fall 2012, your record has been checked through Spring 2012. We have reviewed your records to date and your graduation status has been posted as APPROVED. Although you have been approved, it’s highly recommended that you view your hold screen. Any missing requirements you may have that will prevent graduation will be posted on your account for viewing anytime. As you complete these requirements, we will remove the holds as they come in to our office.

https://selfserv.etsu.edu/pls/PROD/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=homepage Login to your account Student Student records View holds

If you have no holds on your account, there is nothing preventing you from graduation in the Fall, providing you pass your current term with acceptable grades for your program of study. A minimum of 120 semester credits (excluding Remedial/Developmental credits) are required for a baccalaureate degree. Students transferring from a junior college must complete 50 semester credits in a senior institution. At least 30 (25% of 120) semester credits are required in residence at ETSU. No more than 12 passed hours earned at ETSU will apply towards the degree. Any substitutions and/or repeats of C’s and D’s may affect this graduation audit. Any adjustments to your current term registration may affect this graduation audit. Your graduation analyst is xxxxxxx and contact number is (423) 439-xxxx. Communication is the key to efficient service. Feel free to contact your analyst with any further questions you may have regarding your status. Sincerely, Name Graduation Analyst (423) 439-xxxx username@etsu.edu This message is intended to be confidential and may be privileged. If you have received it by mistake, please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this message from your system. Any unauthorized use or dissemination of this message in whole or in part is strictly prohibited.

• Approved (4A)– Don’t alter schedule– On track for graduation – still may have holds

• Incomplete (4B)– Submit Substitution Forms

• Online / Paper / E-mail from Advisor

– Register for needed courses– Update expected graduation term

STEP 4: INTERPRETING RESULTS

Successfully complete current courses

Resolve final holds Exit Exam Major Field Test CSCI 1100 Proficiency Exam Outstanding Balance with Bursar’s Office

Graduation Celebration (October 4) http://www.etsu.edu/alumni/events/realworld.aspx

Pick up Cap & Gown 2 weeks prior in Graduation Office

Order Invitations www.balfour.com Unlimited Guests – Special Seating Reserved

Ring Ceremony – Alumni Office Check name in Graduation Program Proof http://www.etsu.edu/reg/graduation/ceremony.aspx

STEP 5: FINAL DETAILS

STEP 6: Graduation Ceremonyhttp://www.etsu.edu/reg/graduation/ceremony.aspx

Rehearsal – Friday before same time as ceremony Check Website for updated breakdown Free online streaming available

December 15, 2012 Breakdown

10 AM 2 PM

Arts and Sciences Business and Technology

Clinical/Rehab Health Sciences Continuing Studies & Academic Outreach

Education Public Health

Nursing

Medicine Biomedical Sciences

STEP 7: Degree PostedDegree posted within 1 – 1.5 weeks once grades are submitted for entire university

Diplomas available in Burgin Dossett (room 102-B) for two months, then mailed

Verify and change MAILING address on Gold Link

STEP 8: not awarded– Update Term• Once you submit paperwork

for a specific term, registration is blocked for future terms

• DO NOT resubmit everything• Just call and ask to be changed

to a future term 423-439-6822

• Start back over with step 2

STEP 9: complete on-line Graduation Survey

http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22GH6CLHMLZ

Nancy Ashley(439-6844)

ashleyn@etsu.edu• Education• Mass Communication• Speech• Theater

Angela Edwards(439-4385)

edwardag@etsu.edu• Continuing Studies• Computer Science• Biology• Chemistry• Digital Media• Engineering Technology• Geography• Geology• Interior Design• Physics• Surveying/Mapping

Bobbie Wood(439-6813)

wood@etsu.edu• Anthropology• Art• Criminal Justice• English• History• International Affairs• Language• Math• Music• Philosophy• Political Science• Psychology• Social Work• Sociology • Women’s Studies

Michele Lamb(439-6823)

lambmm@etsu.edu• Accounting• Clinical/Rehab Health• Economics• Family and Consumer Science• Finance• Management• Marketing• Nursing• Public/Allied Health