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Spring/Summer 2010 Graduation Checklist

• FILL OUT APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION. FINAL DEADLINE: Feb. 12, 2010
• YOU MUST HAVE HAD A DEGREE AUDIT/GRADUATION CHECKOUT:
  
  • Traditional undergraduates must have had a degree audit. If you have not had a degree audit, you will need to make an appointment with Mrs. Dottie Myatt (if teacher licensure) or with the Academic Center (non-licensure).
  • Non-traditional/adult study undergraduates and graduate level students are audited within their program administration. Upon filing the graduation application, your audit will be updated and you will be contacted accordingly. Contact your program director if you should have questions.
• ORDER GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CLASS RING
  Orders may be made directly with the Jostens Rep when they are on campus in the Fall, dates will be emailed when they are set. Discounts will be offered on the Class Rings when the rep is on campus. NOTE: If you miss this opportunity, you may order via Josten's website at www.jostens.com or call 1-800-854-7464.
• ORDER CAP AND GOWN - MUST BE ORDERED ON-LINE - www.jostens.com or via the 1-800-854-7464. Orders can be placed beginning Feburary 1, 2010. All regalia will ship directly to your home.
  ****NO ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN AT THE BOOKSTORE****
• CHECK WITH DIRECTOR OF TESTING REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
  If seeking teacher licensure, schedule required Praxis II tests. Dr. Dottie Myatt can tell you which ones to take.
• ALL GRADUATES ARE TO BE CLEARED WITH THE BUSINESS OFFICE or your diploma will be held. If your diploma is held due to an account balance, it is your responsibility to let the Academic Center know when your account is clear so that you can make arrangements to pick your diploma up or have it mailed.
• PLACE YOUR RESUME ON FILE IN THE CAREER SERVICES OFFICE and fill out the post graduation survey.
• FILE APPLICATION FOR TENNESSEE TEACHERS LICENSE DURING DESIGNATED STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR.
• ANYONE WHO MUST GRADUATE IN ABSENTIA MUST REQUEST TO DO SO.
  Complete an In Absentia Request form letter to the Provost stating the reason for the absence and the option of receiving your diploma. These forms are also available in the Academic Center or from your program director. If you are approved for absentia, your will diploma will be available as you have indicated on the IA form after graduation.
• COMPLETE THE ALUMNI SERVICES INFORMATION FORM and THE GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENT FORM and return to the appropriate office.
• NOTE: REMEMBER TO REPORT ANY CHANGES in your original application for graduation to Nita Maxcy Pearce as soon as you aware of them. Also, if for some reason your application for graduation is cancelled it is your responsibility to reapply.