The Doctoral Degree and the Master’s Degree

A graduate degree is awarded to students who satisfy all university degree requirements and all requirements established by each degree program. In order to participate in graduation ceremonies, a student must be receiving a degree during the spring or upcoming summer semester or have received a degree within the last academic year. Students who expect to receive a degree in the upcoming summer semester must meet additional ceremony participation eligibility requirements. Students may only participate in one ceremony. Please see the General Requirements that follow as well as specific degree requirements, which are set forth in the program descriptions in this catalog.