Students expecting to graduate in December must apply by early October to graduate in the fall semester. All undergraduates apply in their Dean's office. Graduate and Professional students apply in their department. Those students fulfilling their requirements by the December degree award date will receive their diplomas by mail in March 2007.

The student's transcript however, will bear the degree notation approximately one week after the December 29 award date. August 2006 graduates are invited to participate in the ceremonial graduation on December 17, 2006.