General Information

The Graduate Division represents the Vice Provost for Graduate Education in coordinating the review of all the academic doctoral dissertations or master's theses for the University. Consequently, for those degrees, the degree candidate must apply to this office when planning to graduate in any given term.
 
There are specific policies and timetables, which apply to this process. You may find most of the information below. After applying for the degree, you will have printed versions of this information mailed to you.
 
The current application for graduation is now available. You will need your Pennkey and password to access this site.
 
For the August 2008 degree period, the application deadline is Friday, May 30, 2008. A Late Fee charge of $25.00 will be made for applications received during the period from June 2, 2008 to June 6, 2008. Applications for degree will not be accepted after the final deadline date of June 6, 2008.
 
Regulations specify that a student must satisfy and clear all requirements for graduation, both academic and financial, to be considered for graduation.  For Ph.D. candidates, all academic and financial obligations must be met by the time the candidate formally submits the dissertation in this office.  For other terminal degree (terminal Master’s degrees) all financial obligations and incomplete grades must be cleared by Friday August 1, 2008. If you are waiting for a loan and plan to graduate, please contact Student Financial Services or your lending institution to obtain information on your loan status. Loan money must be posted to your account no later than August 1, 2008. Any student, who fails to meet the deadlines for academic or financial reasons, must reapply for his/her degree in the next degree cycle. The specific deadlines for notification are listed on the degree calendar. Please read the Doctoral Dissertation Manual for assistance with formatting your work.
 
Please note that there are no formal graduation/commencement ceremonies for August degree.  Candidates who earn the degree in August will be invited to the Commencement and diploma ceremonies held in May 2009.