Application for Graduation 2020-2021
Requirements
Please refer to your program handbook for degree requirements, academic standing policies, and residency policies that apply to graduation. All program handbooks are available online.
Process
- Make an appointment with your academic advisor to discuss your plans prior to the start of your last term in LPS.
- Submit a graduation application (see below).
- Your record will be audited by your advisor(s) to verify that you have completed all degree requirements.
- LPS will inform you by email if you are on track to graduate or if there are any obstacles to your graduation in the term for which you have applied.
- Your graduation will be posted on your academic record once you have completed all degree requirements, including completion of work in your final term.
- If you are not approved to graduate in the term for which you originally apply, you will need to apply again for graduation in a different (future) term. We cannot defer or roll forward graduation applications to future terms. There is no fee associated with graduation applications.
- Diploma Mailing Information available HERE
Please note: All students are advised to monitor their progress toward fulfilling degree requirements on a regular basis via Penn InTouch.
Application to Graduate
Graduate degree candidates (MLA, M.Phil. in Liberal Arts; MCS; MES; MSAG; MAPP; MMP; M.Phil. in Organizational Dynamics; MSOD, MBDS, MPA, IMPA)
LPS master's degree candidates seeking to apply for graduation should complete the Online Graduation Application.
Deadlines to apply for graduation in 2020-2021:
- December 1: December graduation
- February 1: May graduation/August graduates who wish to participate in the May graduation ceremony
- July 1: August graduates not participating in the May graduation ceremony
Undergraduate degree candidates (AA, BA, BFA, BAAS)
When students are within two semesters of graduating, it is strongly suggested that a graduation application be submitted. LPS undergraduate degree candidates seeking to apply for graduation should complete the Online Graduation Application.
Deadlines to apply for graduation in 2020-2021:
- November 1: December graduation
- January 1: May graduation
- March 1: August graduates who wish to participate in the May graduation ceremony
- May 1: August graduates not participating in the May graduation ceremony