Notification of Intent to Graduate - LTSP

Declaration of Intent to Graduate
or complete LTSP studies
Please complete this form and return it to the Registrar's Office by January 3 of the year in which you
hope to graduate. Use this form if you are—or might end up—in either of the following categories:
• you hope to complete degree requirements for graduation by no later than the end of the Spring
Semester
• you are completing a special program this year (e.g., TEEM candidacy, Lutheran Year, or specialized
certificate), will not be taking further classes at LTSP, and wish to receive a Certificate of Studies
from LTSP
If you have any reason to believe you may graduate, you must complete and
return this form by January 3. Submit even if you are not SURE your program
here will be ending.
___ I hope/plan to complete requirements to receive a degree / certificate (circle one) in May of _______
(year). I understand that the appropriate graduation fee (see fee schedule for academic year) will be
assessed to my account in the Spring Semester of that year. I understand that the graduation fee will be
credited back to me if I fail to graduate.
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Students are expected to attend Commencement. If you absolutely cannot attend, be sure to notify the
Registrar. For purposes of ordering your graduation gown, please provide the following information:
Height (feet and inches): ____________ Approximate weight in pounds: _______
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Please note below the EXACT way you wish your name to appear on the diploma.
Print legibly!!!
Use upper and lower case letters as appropriate: e.g., von Beethoven, Von Beethoven
Show all spaces and accent/punctuation marks clearly: e.g., MacFarland, Mac Farland; Renee,
René; Moeller, Möller.
Do NOT show titles (e.g., Dr., Sr., The Rev.).
DO show name suffixes (e.g., Jr., Sr., III) with precise punctuation.
If your name is of a culture in which name order does not put family names last, make sure your
name is in the precise order in which you want it to appear.
YOUR NAME
EXACTLY as it will appear on your diploma (see above): _______________________________________
Award expected:
___ Master of Divinity ___ Doctor of Ministry
___ Master of Arts in Religion ___ Master of Sacred Theology
___ Certificate of Study ___ Doctor of Theology
___ Advanced Graduate Certificate
_________________________________ ____________________
Your signature Date submitted
Return this form to the Registrar's Office by January 3 of the year in which you hope to graduate.
Form may be faxed to 215-248-4577.
REFER TO GRADUATION CHECK LIST TO BE SURE YOU DO ALL YOU NEED TO GRADUATE
Reg materials/Intent to Graduate

CHECKLIST FOR POTENTIAL
GRADUATES
Keep this page for you own ongoing reference.
_____ Filed “Intent to Graduate” form with Registrar by January 3 of expected year of
graduation
_____ Ensured that all academic requirements have been completed or are in progress
for completion prior to Commencement
[Note: Any coursework not completed and submitted early enough to permit
final grading before Commencement will cause your diploma to be withheld until
a final grade is received from the instructor.]
_____ Reserved accommodations for self and out-of-town guests
_____ Made reservations for graduation dinner
_____ Picked up or made arrangements to receive reserved seating tickets (beginning
May 1)
_____ Returned the ATS Questionnaire to the Office of Enrollment Services (no later
than the Friday before Commencement)*
_____ Had an exit interview with the Financial Aid Officer* (no later than the Friday
before Commencement)
_____ Notified the Housing Officer of vacate date (if living on campus)
_____ Returned materials to the Library and paid any outstanding fines*
_____ Paid all outstanding bills to the Seminary (no later than the Friday preceding
Commencement)*
_____ Submitted summer or forwarding information to Enrollment Services
_____ Picked up academic garb (after announcement it is available)
_____ Returned academic garb (within one hour of conclusion of Commencement)
_____ Picked up diploma (beginning after Commencement)
_____ Returned mailbox key
_____ Returned studio or apartment keys to Security (if living on campus)
*Failure to do this will result in the withholding of your diploma.
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