THE END IS NIGH: GRADUATION DEADLINES APPROACH

News – The Bengal
Madison Shumway
Staff Writer
After many years of furious note-taking, scarfing down ramen noodles, procrastination and Monster-fueled all-nighters, ISU seniors are nearly finished.
They’ll take the stage at Holt Arena May 6, many kissing college life goodbye as they enter the so-called ‘real world.’
“The road to gradation has been longer than I anticipated and I can hardly believe it’s here,” said piano major Alexis Walker.
But before that triumphant day, graduating students need to take care of some things first.
In order to graduate, students must first apply for graduation and pay a $20 application processing fee either in person or with a credit card online. Undergraduates can apply in BengalWeb’s Academic Tools tab by clicking the Apply to Graduate link under Graduation Planning.
The deadline for May graduation is March 3. Late applications are not accepted.
Graduate students can find an online form at isu.edu/graduate. Those graduating in August must apply by May 5, or April 1 if they wish to be included in the Commencement ceremony.
If students apply for graduation by the deadline, their names and degree information will appear in the Commencement program.
Students can meet with Graduation Specialists in the Office of the Registrar to go over graduation requirements or direct questions to ude.usinull@noitaudarg.
Jacob Lowman, who graduated from the College of Technology last semester, said that meeting with an advisor made applying for graduation almost effortless.
“I literally went to talk to the advisor, and she walked me through registration for my last semester,” he said. “She asked me if it was my last semester, I said yes that I intended on graduating, and she made sure I had all the requirements and signed me up for graduation.”
Seniors can also stop at the Grad Finale Feb. 21 and 22 to receive more information and prepare for commencement. The “one-stop shop” is held ...


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