Master of Occupational Therapy Program - Governors State University

Governors State University
College of Health and Human Services
Occupational Therapy Department
Policy: Graduation Application Number: OT - 205 Page 1 of 1
Effective: Reviewed: 6/11
Supersedes: Revised: 7/21/09
Policy:
To apply for graduation, a student must complete and submit the appropriate forms to their
faculty advisor by the application deadline date of the semester in which he or she will be
graduating. Forms and deadline information may be obtained at:
http://www.govst.edu/appreg/t_registrar.aspx?id=1762
Purpose:
To ensure that all students completing the requirements for graduation comply with the
university rules for graduation.
Procedure:
1.0 Prior to completing these forms students should have met with their advisor to review their
study plan and verify completion of degree requirements.
1.1 Outstanding requirements must be completed by the term the student is expected
to graduate.
2.0 When the Registrar's Office receives the applications, they are coded for billing.
2.1 The forms are then sent to the college academic advisors to determine whether the
student has completed their degree requirements.
2.2 The advisor must notify the student if he or she is not eligible for graduation.
2.3 The forms are then signed with the appropriate signatures and sent to the Graduation
Counselors in the Registrar's Office.
3.0 Approval by the Registrar's Office results in the awarding of the diploma.
3.1 The diploma is awarded only upon verification of completion of all degree
requirements and satisfaction of all financial obligations to the University.