Commencement Criteria

Union Institute & University's 2008 National Commencement Criteria

Criteria for Doctoral Learners:  Learners eligible to participate in the 2008 commencement ceremony must have completed document reconciliation and received final approval from the “internal” reader (in the Graduate Dean’s office) no later than July 18, 2008. Although we cannot predict exact timetables for the internal review process, the Dean’s Office recommends that learners make plans to submit all documents required to schedule the pre-graduation meeting no later than February 1, 2008. These documents would be submitted to the program specialists. In addition, learners must clear their accounts with the Business Office by July 18 in order to participate in the ceremony. 

Please note: Learners who receive approval by internal dean’s review after July 18 will not be eligible to participate this year.  Please note that the Communications Department also has a clear timetable for regalia orders and participation confirmation.  Learners should work with the Dean’s Office on issues of academic approval and with the Communications Department for ceremony details and logistics.  Questions regarding issues of academic standing or academic approval should be directed to your program specialist here at UI&U.

Criteria for Undergraduate Learners:  You must be a graduate of UI&U by the end of the Spring/Summer Session II (August 16).

Questions? Call Special Events/Communications -- 513.861-6400, ext. 1106 / 800.486-3116, ext. 1106 TDD: 800.486-9968 / FAX: 513.861-9960 / E-mail: eventcoordinator@tui.edu.