Here’s a handy checklist of things you need to know and do before leaving Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
Congratulations, and best wishes for success in all your upcoming endeavors!
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Commencement Checklist
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Access MyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ
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Apply for Graduation
If you are listed as a confidential student, your name will not appear in the University Commencement Program unless you notify the Registrar’s Office (undergraduate students) or the School of Graduate Studies and Research (graduate students). -
If you are planning to attend the in-person University Commencement Ceremony, please make sure that you apply to graduate and answer Yes to attend the ceremony. If you need to change your Graduation Application, the link to complete the Changes to Graduation Application can be found on the For Graduating Students card in MyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ.
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Watch your email shortly after mid-semester for an invitation from iup-commencement@iup.edu inviting you to register to participate in the ceremony.
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Review Degree Works with your advisor in your college.
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Available for Purchase from the Co-op Store:
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Diploma Information
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Apply for graduation, if you haven’t already.
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Students can verify their graduation information (correct spelling or diploma name, diploma mailing address, and major and/or minor) on View Graduation Application on the Student Dashboard in MyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ.
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Confirm degree requirements again with advisor.
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Clear financial obligations with the Office of Student Billing.
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Diploma will be mailed two to six weeks after last term of attendance.
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Transcripts can be ordered through the National Student Clearinghouse (visit the Registrar’s Office).
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To ensure your degree is included on the transcript, check “hold for degree” on the paper transcript request form. The transcript will be sent as soon as the degree is awarded.
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If your degree is not needed on the transcript, order using any of the four options provided on the website.
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Do You Have a Loan?
If you have a Federal Stafford loan, it is important for you to go to the website and complete the exit counseling session. You may also contact the Financial Aid office at 724-357-2218.
Your Â鶹ÊÓƵ Email Account
Your Â鶹ÊÓƵ email account will become inactive 60 days after graduation. As an Â鶹ÊÓƵ graduate, however, you may enjoy a free alumni email account—Â鶹ÊÓƵ Live Mail—from the Alumni Relations Office.
Learn more at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Live Mail Account Setup. If you have any questions, please contact Alumni Relations at alumni-relations@iup.edu.