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Ph.D. Commencement

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Faculty who will be hooding a Ph.D. Candidate, contact the Commencement Office 

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Important Dates

February 8, 2012
Any changes to diploma names must be submitted to the One Stop Shop (227 Sparks Hall)

February 24, 2012
Full Semester Midpoint

March 27 and 28, 2012
Commencement Fair - West Exhibit Area, Urban Life Building - 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

March 30, 2012
Last day to make changes to your commencement attendance status

April 27, 2012
All grade adjustments for previous terms must be on file in the One Stop Shop

May 3, 2012
Ticket Distribution - 1st floor of the Student Center - 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

May 4, 2012
Ticket Distribution - 1st floor of the Student Center - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

May 5, 2012
Ph.D. Commencement and Hooding Ceremony – Rialto Center for the Arts – 10:00 a.m.

May 11, 2012
Official degree conferral date for Spring Semester 2012