GRADUATION AND COMMENCEMENT GRADUATION AND COMMENCEMENT Graduation
Students who are close to completing their educational programs should submit an application for graduation to the Enrollment Services office. They may monitor their progress by running an online degree audit through Online Services.
Applying for Graduation
Use the following timelines when applying for graduation: Apply by To graduate at the end of January Spring April Summer April Fall October Winter
Students may graduate using the degree requirements in effect during their first quarter of enrollment at Green River for up to six years. After six years, students need to meet the requirements listed in the current catalog. They may petition the degree exception committee with proof of continuous enrollment to be exempt from this policy. Students may graduate at the end of any quarter. For information regarding the graduation application, call or email: A–L M–Z
Applications for graduation are available online and in Enrollment Services, on the second floor of the Lindbloom Student Center. Each degree or certificate requires a separate application form. It can take up to four weeks to process the application.
Eligibility
To be eligible for graduation, students must have accomplished the following: • Completed all admissions requirements • Earned a minimum grade point average of 2.0 • Completed 24 credits at Green River (this does not pertain to high school diploma or professional technical certificate candidates) • Completed their last academic quarter at Green River • Filed an application for graduation with Enrollment Services • Completed all degree requirements as specified by the Green River catalog
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Angie Brenner abrenner@greenriver.edu (253) 833-9111, ext. 2518 Julia Nation jnation@greenriver.edu (253) 833-9111, ext. 2633
Commencement
A commencement ceremony is held at the end of the academic year. Any student who has been approved for graduation during that year is eligible to participate in the June ceremony. Students who plan to complete their requirements during the following summer quarter may apply for graduation and participate in the ceremony. All diplomas and certificates will be mailed to students two months after the quarter in which the student graduate ends.