Graduation Workshop

for Spring 2010

Graduates College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Office of Academic Services and Advising• South Campus Building 70 Room 114• North Campus Building 16 Room 370

Commencement May7-8, 2010

Walk-up Skydome www.nau.edu/sbs/advising updates regarding Commencement Time, Speaker and Reception information

CommencementNo rehearsal is scheduledArrive at least 45 minutes before the ceremonyDirections will be given when you pick up your programCeremony lasts approximately 1 ½ hoursUse the shuttle servicehttp://www.nau.edu/registrar/graduation/

RegaliaCap and Gown

NAU Blue Gown with Citroen TasselHonor Cords- 45 credits or more from NAULatin HonorsDetermined by GPA of the

College and are listed on www.nau.edu/sbs/advising

Special CordsCheck the bookstore for these supplies

http://www.nau.edu/bookstore

Graduation StuffAnnouncements

Several StylesOrder earlyConsult Family

Graduation jewelryAlumni Apparel and Supplies

Got a Job? Career Services

Office of Academic ServicesGateway Center

Career Day Spring 2010Date to be AnnouncedInterviews35% of employers interested in all degrees

WorkshopsToolsThe Search

Post Baccalaureate• Internships

Work in your fieldGain experiencenetwork

Welcome AlumniKeep in touch

HomecomingNetworking

Be a mentorSupport your Alma Mater

DonationsTax Deductiblehttp://alumni.nau.edu/

Filing for GraduationGraduation Application

due for review beginning November 2

Office of Academic Services and Advising

SBS West Building #70, Room 114

Your application does not have to be perfect as that is what the review is for.

The ReviewWhy the Review?

AccuracyIf there are errors you will be contacted by email to discuss and fix them.If there are no errors a congrats email will be sent to you and the application will be sent for signatures.After required signatures the application is sent to the graduation office.

How to file your applicationVisit the Graduation section on the Registrar’s Web page at

http://home.nau.edu/registrar/graduation.asp

Click on the yellow circle

Information from Degree Progress Total Hours

Catalog Year

Cumulative GPA

Check for Bold

The Graduation Application

Complete online or complete in Black Ink onlyImportant reminders

Write legiblyList all classes you have left to Complete

Fall, Winter, Spring and SummerCourses taken elsewhere but not yet transferred

Changes to this document use a graduation addendum

The ProcessComplete Class Worksheets Sheets or attach

Graduation Evaluation or Degree ProgressGraduation Fee

Assessed at the time application is submitted$35.00

Sign Completed Graduation ApplicationSUBMIT EVERYTHING FOR REVIEW

Continued ProcessSubmit Graduation Review BEFORE Faculty Signatures

We will obtain necessary signaturesOffice of Academic Services and Advising

Bldg 70 Room 114.Once review is complete the office will send your applications to your advisor for signatures.

Once all signatures have been obtained you will receive an email stating the application has been filed. You are DONE!!!!

Final Reminder

When: Beginning April 1, 2009 We will review and process until May 8, 2009

Where: Office of Academic Services and Advising Bldg# 70 Room 114 Why: To get it done with!!!!!The due date for complete Applications to be submitted to the Registrar is April 28, 2009 so do not delay in turning the application in!!!!