{"id":5222,"date":"2024-08-15T13:12:47","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T17:12:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esm4.esm.rochester.edu\/registrar\/?page_id=5222"},"modified":"2024-08-15T13:19:42","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T17:19:42","slug":"graduation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/esm4.esm.rochester.edu\/registrar\/graduation\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">.gallery-carousel-shortcode.gallery-carousel-shortcode-id-48d6b6d91ab43589f5ffbf0d510bed35.owl-carousel .owl-nav div {\n  width: 36px;\n  height: 36px;\n  border-radius: 500px;\n}\n.dt-arrow-border-on.gallery-carousel-shortcode.gallery-carousel-shortcode-id-48d6b6d91ab43589f5ffbf0d510bed35.owl-carousel .owl-nav div:not(:hover):before {\n  border-width: 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1706 \/ 1706\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1706px) 100vw, 1706px\" alt=\"\" width=\"1706\" height=\"1706\"  \/><span class=\"gallery-rollover\"><span class=\"gallery-zoom-ico icomoon-the7-font-the7-zoom-06\"><span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/figure><\/div><div data-post-id=\"5211\" data-date=\"2024-06-26T14:38:40-04:00\" data-name=\"2024-05-18 ESM 2024 Graduation Ceremony_128_MW\"><figure class=\"post\"><a href=\"https:\/\/esm4.esm.rochester.edu\/registrar\/files\/2024\/06\/2024-05-18-ESM-2024-Graduation-Ceremony_128_MW-scaled.jpg\" class=\"rollover dt-pswp-item layzr-bg\" data-large_image_width=\"2560\" data-large_image_height=\"1707\" data-dt-img-description=\"\" title=\"2024-05-18 ESM 2024 Graduation Ceremony_128_MW\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load aspect\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%201707%201707&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/esm4.esm.rochester.edu\/registrar\/files\/2024\/06\/2024-05-18-ESM-2024-Graduation-Ceremony_128_MW-scaled-1707x1707.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/esm4.esm.rochester.edu\/registrar\/files\/2024\/06\/2024-05-18-ESM-2024-Graduation-Ceremony_128_MW-scaled-1707x1707.jpg 1707w\" loading=\"eager\" style=\"--ratio: 1707 \/ 1707\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" alt=\"\" width=\"1707\" height=\"1707\"  \/><span class=\"gallery-rollover\"><span class=\"gallery-zoom-ico icomoon-the7-font-the7-zoom-06\"><span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"gap\" style=\"line-height: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div><div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #00205b;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div><div class=\"dt-fancy-separator h2-size style-thick accent-border-color\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><div class=\"dt-fancy-title\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"separator-holder separator-left\"><\/span>Graduation<span class=\"separator-holder separator-right\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gap\" style=\"line-height: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div><div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #00205b;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div><div class=\"gap\" style=\"line-height: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>[vc_btn title=&#8221;Application for Graduation Form&#8221; color=&#8221;primary&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-edit&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1723741919819{border-radius: 1px !important;border-color: #000000 !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fesm4.esm.rochester.edu%2Fregistrar%2Fdegree-application-form%2F|target:_blank&#8221;]<div class=\"gap\" style=\"line-height: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"gap\" style=\"line-height: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div><div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #00205b;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div><div class=\"dt-fancy-separator h2-size style-thick title-color accent-border-color\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><div class=\"dt-fancy-title\"><span class=\"separator-holder separator-left\"><\/span>Graduation Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"separator-holder separator-right\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #00205b;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div><div class=\"gap\" style=\"line-height: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"gap\" style=\"line-height: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>[vc_toggle title=&#8221;What is Application for Graduation?&#8221; style=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The application for graduation notifies the Office of the Registrar of when you plan to complete your degree requirements. The application kicks off the process of reviewing and updating the student record and ensures you receive important updates about degree progress and commencement. The application for graduation also serves as an opportunity to provide your name as you\u2019d like it to appear on the diploma and in the commencement book as well as the address where you would like your diploma to be mailed.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Who is eligible to apply for graduation?&#8221; style=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>You will be notified by the Office of the ESM Registrar is your expected completion date falls within the guidelines.\u00a0 If you do not get notified via e-mail but you believe you are eligible for graduation please reach out to the <a href=\"mailto:registrar@esm.rochester.edu\">Office of the ESM Registrar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How do I apply for graduation?&#8221; style=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>If you are eligible for graduation, you can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/esm4.esm.rochester.edu\/registrar\/degree-application-form\/\">Application for Graduation Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deadline to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 56.0622%;height: 120px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-style: solid;border-color: #000000;height: 20px;background-color: #a9b0ad\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;border-style: solid;border-color: #000000;width: 32.065%;height: 30px\"><strong>Graduation Term<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;border-style: solid;border-color: #000000;width: 36.4322%;height: 30px\"><strong>Conferral Month<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;border-style: solid;border-color: #000000;width: 112.673%;height: 30px\"><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-style: solid;border-color: #000000;height: 10px\">\n<td style=\"border-style: solid;border-color: #000000;width: 32.065%;height: 30px\">Spring (Graduate level only)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid;border-color: #000000;width: 36.4322%;height: 30px\">March<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid;border-color: #000000;width: 112.673%;height: 30px\">January 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-style: solid;border-color: #000000;height: 10px\">\n<td style=\"border-style: solid;border-color: #000000;width: 32.065%;height: 30px\">Spring<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid;border-color: #000000;width: 36.4322%;height: 30px\">May<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid;border-color: #000000;width: 112.673%;height: 30px\">April 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-style: solid;border-color: #000000;height: 10px\">\n<td style=\"border-style: solid;border-color: #000000;width: 32.065%;height: 30px\">Summer<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid;border-color: #000000;width: 36.4322%;height: 30px\">August<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid;border-color: #000000;width: 112.673%;height: 30px\">July 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-style: solid;border-color: #000000;height: 10px\">\n<td style=\"border-style: solid;border-color: #000000;width: 32.065%;height: 30px\">Fall (Graduate level only)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid;border-color: #000000;width: 36.4322%;height: 30px\">October<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid;border-color: #000000;width: 112.673%;height: 30px\">August 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-style: solid;border-color: #000000;height: 10px\">\n<td style=\"border-style: solid;border-color: #000000;width: 32.065%;height: 30px\">Fall<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid;border-color: #000000;width: 36.4322%;height: 30px\">December<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid;border-color: #000000;width: 112.673%;height: 30px\">November 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The application for graduation must be submitted on or before April 1 of the year you plan to participate in commencement to have your name reflected in the commencement book. Not submitting the application for graduation may delay the conferral of your degree. Without receipt of an application for graduation, diplomas will be issued using legal name and mailed to the primary home address as recorded in UR Student.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;When should I apply for graduation?&#8221; style=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Once you receive communication regarding your eligibility, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible \u2013 even if you are not exactly sure when you will graduate!\u00a0 Students should select the term on the application for graduation that coincides with the earliest semester that they could complete their degree requirements.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What if I need to change my expected completion date (ECD)?&#8221; style=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>If for some reason you need to update the term you expect to complete your degree requirements from the term you identified on your application, you will need to contact the <a href=\"mailto:registrar@esm.rochester.edu\">Office of the ESM Registrar<\/a>. We will update your expected completion date in UR Student to the date that coincides with the term you selected upon receipt of this request. If you are not sure which term to select, or you are not eligible to apply but need to discuss changing your expected completion date consult your schools Registrar\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n<p>International students are responsible for checking the completion date on their I-20 and requesting a program extension or shorten as needed with ISO.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How can I change my diploma name or diploma mailing address after I submit my application for graduation?&#8221; style=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>If you need to make a change to your diploma name or diploma mailing address from what you originally submitted you can do this at any time in UR Student up until the application deadline. Follow these instructions to add\/update a diploma name or diploma address to your official record:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/registrar\/assets\/pdf\/add_diploma_name.pdf\">Add Diploma Name<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/registrar\/assets\/pdf\/add_diploma_address.pdf\">Add Diploma Address<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Who is eligible to participate in commencement?&#8221; style=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Students who plan to complete their degree requirements within the academic year (fall, spring, summer) are eligible to participate in that year\u2019s commencement\u00a0ceremonies. Please see your academic advisor or your school Registrar to inquire about your eligibility. 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