Frequently Asked Questions

Category selected: Graduation

• Am I required to pass the English Writing Proficiency test to graduate?
• When do I apply for graduation?
• How do I apply for graduation?
• Do I have to pay the graduation application fee to begin the process?
• Can I pay my graduation fee on-line?
• What if my major is incorrect on the application screen?
• What if I change my mind about my anticipated graduation date?
• What happens after I apply for graduation?
• How can I verify my current degree checkout status and anticipated graduation date?
• Do I need to see my advisor?
• How does my academic department know that I have applied for graduation?
• How long will it take to process my application?
• What happens after my major department approves me?
• If I don't understand the General Education requirements on my TDA, who do I talk to about it?
• If I don't understand my major requirements, who do I talk to about it?
• My major department approved an exception to my major requirements but it doesn't show on my TDA. What should I do?
• I have an exception approved to my General Education or general university degree requirements and it doesn't show on my TDA. What do I do?
• Why do I need to apply for graduation if I already have access to my TDA graduation checkout online and know what courses I need to take?
• Why would I not be moving to 'Candidate' status if my academic department has approved me?
• How late can I apply to graduate for a particular term?
• Is there a deadline for the academic department to approve my application for a particular term?
• What happens if I miss one of the deadlines for a graduating term?
• How do I know the status of my graduation application?
• Who do I talk to if I don't understand the graduation application process or the status of my application?
• Why does the University use the TDA for the graduation checkout process?
• If my original graduation degree checkout was done on a paper form, do I need to do a new TDA one?
• If I am a Graduate student, will my grad check be a TDA?
• I'm not currently an 'active' student. Can I apply for graduation?

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