Graduation

College of Engineering Graduate Policy

Graduation

Degrees are awarded in August, January, and May. Commencement exercises are held in May only. Students planning to receive their degrees at the May Commencement must submit a graduation application by March 1. Students must submit a graduation application by July 1 for August graduation and by November 1 for January graduation. The graduation application is valid only for the graduation date specified; a new application must be filed if the student does not graduate as planned (see Graduate Program Deadlines for additional deadlines).

Graduation Requirements

Master’s students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.00 in the set of courses used to satisfy the program requirements for the degree. Additionally, master’s students must be registered for a course applicable to their degree in the term in which the degree is awarded, after matriculating in the master’s degree program.

Doctoral students must complete all degree program requirements and earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00 to be awarded a degree. Doctoral students must be registered for either a course or at least 2 units of dissertation in the term or summer session in which they complete degree requirements.

All graduate students must apply for graduation through the College of Engineering website.

Participation in Graduation

Master’s and PhD degree candidates must complete all degree requirements before participating in Commencement exercises.