• Students should file for degree candidacy about a year before their planned/assumed graduation date; this allows sufficient time to iron out any glitches and take care of any oversights.
• If you are uncertain as to how far you have progressed towards the completion of your degree see your advisor for a Senior Progress Check during the semester that you expect to complete a total of about 90 credits.

Why are Degree checks and Progress Reports Necessary?

• SAPRs are a guide used to assess a student's progress, but they are secondary to a departmental progress and/or degree check. Please be aware that SAPRs often contain inaccuracies and that you should definitely check your remaining requirements with your major advisor.

How do I file a formal Degree Check so I can graduate?

• Students in Veterinary Science and Microbiology should file an application for degree candidacy one year prior to graduation. You should file your application with Julie Adkins in Room 211, Forbes Building. A $15 fee will be charged to your Bursar's Office account. Make an appointment to see your major advisor for a review of your records and to have any necessary adjustments made. Once the major advisor has signed the adjustment sheet, you should deliver it (with Student Academic Progress Report attached) to Forbes 211. The adjustments will be made in the computer and the paperwork forwarded to Julie Adkins. Julie will verify that all requirements for graduation will be met once you complete your final semester coursework. After your final grades come in, Julie will do a final audit of your records. If you fail to complete your degree requirements, you will be mailed notification.
• In addition to the degree check for the College and University, we ask that you print out our senior exit survey and bring it in with you when you come for your degree check with your advisor.