Georgia Gwinnett College Graduation Checklist Fall 2014 Provided

Georgia Gwinnett College Graduation Checklist Fall 2014 Provided by the Registrar’s Office STATUS TASK Apply for graduation Attend GRAD 411 Visit the Commencement website Check your ggc.edu email often Advise Registrar’s Office of any changes to your Fall 2014 schedule DUE DATE March 1, 2014 NOTE: The Diploma Name that was entered on your Application for Graduation is used when ordering your diploma. Please contact [email protected] for any questions and/or changes to the diploma name that was submitted Tuesday, September 30 3:00 – 4:00 PM Or Wednesday, October 1, 2014 6:00 – 7:00 PM The Commencement website will be updated as information becomes available. Visit the site weekly throughout the semester to make sure you have all the latest information. Communication regarding graduation and commencement will be sent to your ggc.edu email. Be sure to check it often so that you will not miss important communication. Midterm, October 8 at 5 PM [email protected] LOCATION Registrar’s Office CISCO Auditorium (C-‐Building) http://www.ggc.edu/academics/commenceme
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2014/index.html Registrar’s Office Order Cap and Gown Order on-‐line at http://colleges.herffjones.com/college/_ggc/ The last day to order your gap and gown online is Friday, October 24 Click on Order a Cap and Gown link Cap, gown and tassel can be ordered at no additional cost as they are covered by your $50 application for graduation fee Order optional items such Order on-‐line at as announcements, http://colleges.herffjones.com/college/_ggc/ diploma frames, GGC rings, etc. The last day to order optional graduation items (announcements, etc.) is Friday, October 24 Pick up Cap and Gown Monday, December 1 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 2:00pm Friday Note: Try on cap and gown to ensure correct size. Attend Ring/Regalia Day Thursday, October 23 Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm Lifetouch Cap and Gown December 1 Portrait Day Time: TBD Commencement Regalia Graduating seniors may only wear regalia that have been sanctioned by GGC clubs and organizations. On-‐line On-‐line GGC Bookstore – Student Center GGC Bookstore – Student Center Location – TBD Arrange for your Honors Regalia Ensure all non-‐course degree requirements have been satisfied: Georgia Constitution* US Constitution* Georgia History* US History* GGC Competency* 39 Hour Rule GPA required for concentration Minimum total credits completed Clear Degree Holds Graduating seniors may wear regalia recognizing their membership in the College’s honor organizations. Note: Academic honors cords are provided by GGC and will be given out at rehearsal. Academic honor cords will be awarded based on end of last semester GPA Outstanding requirements should be satisfied by Monday December 12, 2014 Please contact the Registrar’s Office if you have questions regarding your non-‐course requirements. Note: Any unsatisfied non-‐course degree requirements (determined by your program of study) will prevent awarding of degree and participation in Commencement ceremonies. Contact your GGC honor organization representative for information regarding ordering *Schedule any unsatisfied test requirements by contacting the GGC Testing Check your holds now – and be sure that all student Visit Student Accounts, D1147 for payment of account, parking and library holds are cleared up by the fines end of the semester. (NOTE: You will not be able to participate in graduation commencement with outstanding balance) by Monday, December 12 NOTE: This does not include mentor holds Attend Exit Interview with Financial Aid Graduating students who have borrowed through the Direct Stafford Student Loan Programs are required to complete an exit counseling online. The exit interview will provide you with repayment information as well, which will help you understand when to begin paying back your loans. December 12 www.studentloans.gov You will need your FAFSA pin number to sign in then click on Complete Counseling. You will then click on Exit Counseling in the last box on the right. Complete all Fall semester courses with the required grade Failure to earn a passing grade (determined by your program of study) will prevent a student from graduating and participating in Commencement ceremonies. Visit the Academic Enhancement Center Locations: Library, Room 2150, 678.407.5143 Bldg B, Suite 2400, 678.407.5191 Or contact by email at: [email protected] Request transcripts Complete Graduate RSVP Attendees with special needs December 15 Note: All Business majors (2.25 Concentration) All Education and Teacher Certification majors (2.50 overall) To order your academic transcripts, create an e-‐Script-‐
Safe personal account, and submit your request for an academic transcript. You may request an electronic transcript or a transcript to be mailed. Transcripts cost a minimum of $3 per transcript. Transcripts can be ordered now and requested to hold for degree. Deadline to RSVP – December 1 Graduates are asked to complete the Graduate RSVP form. Guests do not need to complete this form. Contact Office of Disability Services so that preparations can be made to meet your needs https://iwantmytranscript.com/ggc http://www.ggc.edu/academics/commencementlanding/Fall-commencement2014/rsvp/index.html Office of Disability Services 678-‐407-‐5883 -‐or-‐ [email protected] Plan your commencement Appropriate attire for men includes a dress shirt with a attire tie and dark shoes. Women should wear clothes that won't show above the collar or below the hem of the gown and dark shoes. When selecting clothing for graduation, dark colors and neutral patterns will look the best. Attend mandatory Wednesday, December 17 graduation rehearsal Time: TBA Note: Attendance at rehearsal is mandatory Attend Commencement December 18 Time: 10:00 AM Congratulations! You have achieved a major Graduates should arrive at Commencement by 8:00 AM milestone in your academic career! Note: All students are required to participate in the Commencement ceremony. Wish to take more If planning to take courses at GGC following your term courses at GGC following of graduation, contact Admissions. You will need to graduation? reapply to GGC as a Post-‐Baccalaureate student. CONGRATULATIONS! The Arena at Gwinnett Center The Arena at Gwinnett Center Office of Admissions 678-‐407-‐5313

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