Getting Ready to Graduate

» Meet with your advisor to check on the completion of your Program of Study.

» Any “Incomplete” grades must be resolved prior to the recording of your degree. Please contact the dean of your college or refer to Page 36 or page 204 of the 2007-2009 Academic Catalog for the specific policy.

» All correspondence courses must be completed and grade recorded before your degree can be awarded.

» If you have done study abroad, your work needs to be recorded on your academic record prior to the recording of your degree. Please contact the International Centre at 777-4231 with any questions.

» Undergraduate students should contact the Registrar’s Office to apply for graduation.

» Graduate students will be mailed their applications to graduate once they have been advanced to candidacy. Graduate students should submit the application to the Graduate School.

» The deadlines for ALL applications are:

February 10 for the spring 2009 general commencement
June 10 for the summer 2009 commencement
September 15 for the winter 2009 commencements

» Complete exit loan counseling before you graduate or leave if you have ever received a federal student loan at UND. This requirement must be completed online at www.und.edu/dept/finaid if you have received a Federal Perkins Loan or a Federal Stafford Loan (subsidized or unsubsidized). If you have received a Federal Nursing Loan, you must contact UND Student Account Services to schedule an exit loan counseling session.

» Make arrangements to check out of UND residence hall or apartment housing. Contact the Housing Office at 777-4251 with questions.

» Request a refund of your U Card, U Ca$h account if you have an unused balance. Any money left in this debit account will revert to the University U Card Office two years after becoming inactive. Contact the U Card Office (Memorial Union, Room 3) to request this refund.

» Contact Career Services for assistance with your job search and career development.

» If you are considering an advanced degree, consult with the Graduate School and University Testing Service to help with your plans.

» Purchase your cap, gown, and tassel from the UND Bookstore if you plan to participate in the commencement ceremony.

» If you are a doctoral candidate, contact the Graduate School at (701) 777-2784 to notify them of your intention to participate in commencement and to provide the name of your advisor who will take part in the ceremony. NOTE: Candidates for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) degree need to notify the Department of Physical Therapy instead of the Graduate School.

» If you are a doctoral candidate, purchase your hood from the UND Bookstore. The Bookstore will deliver your hood to the Registrar's Office on the second floor of Twamley Hall prior to the day of commencement. The Registrar's Office is responsible for delivering your hood to the commencement site. Candidates for the D.P.T. degree should contact the Department of Physical Therapy regarding hooding.

» Order graduation announcements and your class ring from the UND Bookstore (optional).

» To ensure that you receive your diploma, please update your home address and phone number on Campus Connection within 10 days following graduation.

» To request disability accommodations for the commencement ceremony, contact the Office of Ceremonies and Special Events at (701) 777-2724.

» Keep in touch with other University alumni through the UND Alumni Association at 1-800-543-8764 or www.undalumni.org.

For further information about your graduation, diploma, restricted directory, changes of address, or transcripts, check the UND Academic Catalog or contact the Registrar’s Office at (701) 777-3761. If you’re a graduate student and have questions about graduation, your program of study, or diploma, call the Graduate School at (701) 777-2784.

NOTE: The University of North Dakota reserves the right to deny the release of a student's diploma if that student has an outstanding accounts receivable balance in excess of $100. Questions can be directed to Student Account Services at (701) 777-3911.

Commencement Regalia

Bachelor’s degrees: Black bachelor’s gown, cap, and tassel in the color of your academic college.

Master’s degrees: Black master’s gown, cap, black tassel, and UND master’s hood in the color of your academic discipline or college.

Doctoral degrees: Black doctoral gown, cap or tam, black tassel, and UND doctoral hood lined in the color of your academic discipline or college.

In keeping with the guidelines outlined in the internationally accepted Academic Costume Code, nothing else should be worn on the academic gown. For further information about protocol for academic regalia, click here.

Tassels. Undergraduate candidates wear the tassel on the right side of the cap until they cross the stage; upon stepping down from the stage, the tassel should be moved to the left side of the cap. Master’s and doctoral candidates wear their tassels on the left side of the cap throughout the ceremony.

Honor Medallions. Official UND honor medallions, distributed through the Registrar's Office to eligible undergraduate candidates during the assembly process preceding each ceremony, are the only university-sponsored enhancements to the traditional regalia that have been approved by UND for commencement ceremonies. These honor medallions can be worn by undergraduate candidates who achieve a scholastic average of 3.50 or higher in courses completed at UND. (Honor awards for the commencement ceremony and for publication purposes are made on the basis of the UND grade point average at the end of the previous semester. Actual honors, which will appear on the official transcript, will be calculated once final semester grades are recorded and the degree has been cleared by the college.) Honor levels are 3.50 for cum laude, 3.70 for magna cum laude, and 3.90 and higher for summa cum laude. Honor medallions can be worn by undergraduate candidates who have earned a 3.50 or higher GPA in at least 50 graded credit hours completed at UND (S/U grading is not counted).

Honor Cords. Because commencement is a ceremony that recognizes and celebrates academic achievement, the University of North Dakota may grant special approval to allow honor cords to be worn if such cords represent academic honors from a nationally recognized academic honor society directly related to one of UND’s colleges, schools, or fields of study. Advance approval must be received from the appropriate academic dean and from the Coordinator of Commencements, the Vice President for Student and Outreach Services.

Any additional enhancements to the traditional academic regalia, or deviations from it, must be approved in advance by the Office of the Vice President for Student and Outreach Services.

University Bookstore Services

Caps, Gowns, Tassels, and Graduate Hoods
Official UND regalia is available anytime for purchase through the University Bookstore.

The University of North Dakota has selected these tassel colors to designate its academic divisions:

Graduate Hoods
The color of the lining of the hood worn by recipients of graduate degrees indicates the institution which confers the degrees. UND hoods are lined in pink with a green chevron; the trim of the hood indicates the degree or discipline. The University Bookstore can order the appropriate hood for your graduate degree.

Doctoral Students
When you purchase your hood from the University Bookstore, leave it with them. They will deliver your hood to the Registrar's Office prior to the day of commencement. The Registrar's Office is responsible for delivering your hood to the commencement site. Candidates for the D.P.T. degree, should contact the Department of Physical Therapy regarding hooding.

Announcements
Personalized graduation announcements custom printed with your name, degree and major may be ordered at the UND Bookstore. Please call (701) 777-2746 for prices. Generic announcements are available for purchase at any time.
To view options for announcements and appreciation gifts, visit www.herff-jones.com/college/graduation

Class Rings
Class ring information is available at the UND Bookstore. Orders may be placed anytime. Please call (701) 777-2746 to order or visit this link

Diploma Frames.
Hardwood frames embossed with the University name and seal are available in a number of finishes and sizes for all degrees conferred by the University of North Dakota.
To view frame options, visit www.framingsuccess.com. Undergraduate and masters diplomas are 8 1/2" x 11. J.D., M.D. and doctoral diplomas are 12"x15".

Contact Us With Your Questions
University Bookstore
775 Hamline Street
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 777-2746
1-800-671-0948
UND Bookstore

Career Services
Job Search Assistance
Students may register with Career Services on the Web (www.career.und.edu). Registering online provides students the opportunity to post a résumé online, apply for positions with local, regional, and national employers, and participate in the on-campus recruitment program.

Career Development Assistance
Career Services provides individual and group consultations on résumé writing, interviewing, networking, and job search strategies. Call us at (701) 777-3904 to schedule a group presentation and/or an individual consultation.

Career Fairs
Several fairs are offered throughout the year attracting employers who are interested in hiring UND graduates. The fairs include the Spring and Fall Career Fairs and the Job Fair for Educators in the spring. Event dates and lists of employers coming to campus can be accessed on the Career Services web site at

http://www.career.und.edu/

or call (701) 777-3904 or just stop in at Room 280 McCannel Hall.

A candidate is presented his doctoral hood by President Kupchella (left) and his advisor.

Housing Office Information for Graduates

Discontinued enrollment date - end of spring semester
Must vacate by May 31; must give notice by April 1

Discontinued enrollment date - end of summer semester
Must vacate by August 14; must give notice by June 15

Discontinued enrollment date - end of fall semester
Must vacate by December 31; must give notice by November 1

The Housing Office will mail a letter to the leaseholder confirming the vacate date and outlining instructions for cleaning and checkout. Residents must also schedule a checkout appointment with the Housing Office at least five days prior to the intended checkout.

Residents with DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) service should complete an “Authorization to Disconnect” form and return it to the Housing Office. DSL service will not be automatically disconnected.

Housing staff members will try to accommodate any special circumstances or residents with special vacating needs. Please contact the Housing Office at (701) 777-4251 with questions.

UND Residence Hall Information. Graduating students living in the residence halls must contact a hall staff member to arrange a checkout time. Checkout times are available between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. daily.

Since spring commencement is held the day after the residence halls close, residents graduating in May are eligible to stay in the residence halls through graduation (two days housing and meals) and the fees will be waived. To have the fees waived, graduating students must come to the Housing Office to complete the correct form.

If you plan to continue your studies at UND after graduation and are interested in living on campus, or if you have questions about housing matters, contact the Housing Office at (701) 777-4251 for information and/or application materials, or go to www.housing.und.edu