Graduation Information Degree Conferral (Degree Posting)
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In order to have a degree posted and receive a diploma, you must apply for degree conferral (degree posting) in advance so that we can verify the completion of academic requirements. Beginning July 1, 2006 the university released a web-based degree conferral application process. All applications for degree conferral must now be submitted online.
To apply for degree conferral on-line:
Log on to Campus Connection
>> Select FOR STUDENTS
>> Select APPLY FOR DEGREE CONFERRAL
On screen instructions will take you through the application process.
Other changes related to the on-line application launch include the institution of a processing fee . The $100 fee will be non-refundable and assessed only once per degree. Subsequent degrees will be assessed another fee.
NEW application deadlines for degree conferral effective July 1, 2006
- Fall Quarter - October 1st
- Winter Quarter - January 15th
- Spring Quarter - February 1st
- Summer I Quarter - June 1st
- Summer II Quarter - July 15th
Submitting a degree conferral application means that you intend to finish your degree requirements by the end of the term for which you have applied. After submitting the application, registration access is prohibited for all terms following the term selected in the application.
Ultimately, it is your responsibility to ensure that all degree requirements are complete. You should maintain regular communication with your assigned professional advisors and with content area advisors, as needed, concerning the completion of degree requirements. All degree requirements must be complete by the degree conferral date, including the resolution of all incomplete (IN), missing (M), and continuing research (R) grades.
Undergraduate students - determination for honors is based solely on the cumulative grade point average.
- Honors - cumulative gpa between 3.500 and 3.690
- High Honors - cumulative gpa between 3.700 and 3.840
- Highest honors - cumulative gpa above 3.850
- MED degree - determination for distinction is based solely on the cumulative grade point average. A cumulative gpa of 4.000 is required for distinction on the degree.
- MA degree - thesis paper must be submitted to the distinction committee and distinction must be awarded by the committee to receive distinction on the degree.
- MED degree - determination for distinction is based on a GPA of 3.75 or higher and papers or other projects in 606 and 607 (MEd papers) or 608 (Capstone). Check with program faculty for more information.
- MA degree - determination for distinction is based on a GPA of 3.75 or higher and distinction must be awarded by the student's thesis committee to receive distinction on the degree.
During the week of the commencement ceremony, the School of Education holds an Honors Convocation to recognize those graduates who have excelled in their programs. Invitations are extended to undergraduate students with a GPA of 3.5 (calculated at the end of winter quarter). Graduate students receiving an M.A. must have a GPA of 3.75; those receiving an M.Ed. must have a 4.0 GPA. Additionally, graduate students who received distinction on thesis or papers will be invited. EdD Candidates who have completed the dissertation according to timelines for graduation are invited.
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Transcripts
Transcripts indicating a degree posting are the most official and legal verification of the awarding of a degree.
To request a transcript:
Log on to Campus Connection
>> Select FOR STUDENTS
>> Select REQUEST OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT.
Before ordering a transcript it is a good idea to verify that all the information will be correct. You can verify your degree, courses, grades, current address, etc. by first requesting a course history report.
Log on to Campus Connection
>> Select FOR STUDENTS
>> Select Course History.
>> Be sure to press REQUEST COURSE HISTORY to submit the request.
It will take a few minutes to generate the report. When the report is ready a link labeled View will appear (press Refresh first to see the status). A new window will appear and you will need to click on the link with the .PDF extension to see your report.
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Diplomas
Diplomas are automatically ordered at the time your degree is posted. After they are printed they are delivered to the School of Education and logged in. We will automatically mail your diploma to you; however, addresses are generated several weeks in advance of the mailing. If you change your address, you must let us know. If you would prefer to pick up your diploma, please call 773-325-4409.
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Commencement Ceremony
DePaul holds one commencement ceremony each year in June. If you intend to participate in the June ceremony you must complete a separate Commencement Ceremony Application in addition to the Degree Conferral Application. In order to verify completion of all requirements and to have time to print the Commencement Program, we must have your application for the ceremony well in advance.
The deadline for submitting the Commencement Application is February 1.
Graduate students must complete all courses and all other program requirements such as student teaching, internship, papers, or thesis to be eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony.
Diplomas are automatically ordered at the time your degree is posted. After they are printed they are delivered to the School of Education and logged in. We will automatically mail your diploma to you; however, addresses are generated several weeks in advance of the mailing. If you change your address, you must let us know. If you would prefer to pick up your diploma, please call 773-325-4409.