Preparing for Commencement |
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| Students who plan on graduating must complete the following: |
- Declare a Major and/or Minor. Forms are available in the Registrar and Academic Advising Offices.
- Complete the Application for Degree Form. Applications are available in the Registrar and Academic Advising Offices.
- Order cap and gown from the Aquinas Bookstore. The Bookstore's deadline for placing cap and gown orders is April 2, 2013.
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| No transcripts or diplomas will be released until all Student Account balances are paid in full. |
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| Commencement Ceremony Tickets |
- Each graduate is entitled to up to four tickets for guests for the Commencement ceremony.
- Tickets must be picked up in person with student ID in the President's Office from April 8 - 26 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- There is no charge for Commencement tickets.
- Tickets are not required for the Baccalaureate Mass.
- New for Commencement 2013: There will be a live video feed of the ceremony available on campus in the Wege Ballroom during Commencement. Graduates may obtain an additional four tickets for guests to attend this live feed.
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| Caps, Gowns & Honor Cords |
| Caps and gowns may be picked up in the Aquinas Bookstore from April 22 - May 3, 2013. |
| Honor cords for those graduates with qualifying GPA's will be distributed with the caps and gowns. |
| The honor cords are: |
- Silver - Cum Laude (GPA of 3.5 or better);
- Maroon - Magna Cum Laude (GPA of 3.7 or better);
- Silver and Maroon - Summa Cum Laude (GPA of 3.9 or better)
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| If you believe you qualify for this honor please check with the Registrar’s Office before graduation day. No changes will be made on Commencement day. |