Graduation Checklist*

This checklist includes both academic and non-academic steps that students need to do before graduation. The official graduation requirements can be viewed by clicking the GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS link at left.

• Students who plan to complete requirements for graduation in May 2008 or July 2008 must file an Application for Graduation with the Office of Student Records in order to generate a Graduation Application Progress Profile (GAPP). The application can be found on the forms page.
  Submission of the Graduation Application generates a $100.00 graduation fee charged to the student's account.
• Meet degree requirements as listed in the University catalog - graduate with at least the minimum number of credit hours required by your program of study and have a 2.0 overall GPA.
• Student who have taken courses at other institutions should confirm with Student Records that official transcripts have been received.
• Pick up caps, gowns, robes, tassels, etc. during the week of April 21 from the CU/Barnes & Noble Bookstore. Masters candidates will need to secure the appropriate hood.
• Take any and all exams required by your college or school. (PRAXIS for students in Teacher Education.)
• Pay all student accounts including parking and library fines and the graduation fee.
• Return all library materials.
• Reserve any special services for disabled graduates or guests by calling Fred Miller at 270.789.5150.
• Complete exit interviews with Business Services and/or Financial Aid if any type of federal grants or loans were received.

The requirements for graduation are in Bulletin-Catalog which is online. Click QuickLinks to access the Bulletin-Catalog.

*This checklist is general in nature and is intended to serve as a guide for students. A formal and official list of remaining requirements is provided in the Graduation Application Progress Profile (GAPP) that each student receives after applying to graduate.