Policies & Procedures
Awarding of Degrees 1003
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to define commencement times for the University.
II. POLICY
Degrees shall be awarded in May, August and December. Commencement exercises are held in May. Students receiving degrees in the preceding August and December will be invited to participate in the May commencement. Students participating in commencement exercises are required to wear caps, and gowns approved by the University.
Approved by the Board of Visitors on April 6, 1984.
Revised and approved by the Board of Visitors, September 7, 2002.