{"id":297,"date":"2020-11-24T11:32:36","date_gmt":"2020-11-24T19:32:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/student-services\/?page_id=297"},"modified":"2026-10-22T10:11:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T17:11:08","slug":"degrees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/student-services\/enrollment\/degrees\/","title":{"rendered":"Degrees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-xiaw-8c4c53af203f7753e18b981d92db28ed\">\n.avia-section.av-xiaw-8c4c53af203f7753e18b981d92db28ed{\nbackground-color:#f3f3f3;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-xiaw-8c4c53af203f7753e18b981d92db28ed main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_submenu  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  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>Graduating with a Degree at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-khntjgto-3220c564a46c39b33f7ecf6bcf470043 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Degrees are awarded four times per year at the end of each term. An annual commencement ceremony is held in June and all degree candidates with approved applications for Fall through Summer terms of that academic year are eligible to participate.<\/p>\n<p>You must apply for your degree to be awarded. You should apply in advance to allow sufficient time for application processing and for registration adjustments as necessary. Your graduation term is your last term of classes and\/or when you will complete all degree requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Starting Fall 2026, all degrees will be processed in Workday<\/p>\n<h3>Degree Application Schedule<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Fall 2026:<\/strong> Now accepting applications in Workday for Fall 2026 through December 10, 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Winter 2027:<\/strong> application will open Monday 10\/26\/2026 &#8211; 12\/10\/26 for priority processing.<br \/>\n** Register for Winter FIRST and then submit your application! **<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spring 2027:<\/strong> application will open Monday 1\/04\/2027 &#8211; 2\/15\/2027 for priority processing.<br \/>\n** Must meet with advisors to get Workday curriculum &amp; catalog year fixed if needed and must have an approved academic plan before applying for Spring**<\/p>\n<p><strong>Summer 2027:<\/strong> application will open when summer registration begins. Date TBD<br \/>\n** Must be registered in spring and summer classes before you apply.**<\/p>\n<p><strong>Upcoming Graduation Workshops: November 2026 dates TBD; students will be emailed more info in early November.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Notes: You must apply for your degree in order to graduate.<\/span><br \/>\n1) Meet with your major advisors to review remaining required courses.<br \/>\n2) It is the student&#8217;s responsibility to ensure their degree requirements will be met.<br \/>\n3) You can apply after the priority deadline however it could impact degree completion &amp; evaluation\u00a0processes.<br \/>\n4) Must apply before May 1st to be in the Commencement program and to receive Ceremony emails.<\/p>\n<h3>Review Graduation Workshop Resources<\/h3>\n<p>Current students should review the following materials before submitting their graduation application<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/student-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/02\/Feb-2026-final-Graduation-Workshop-Presentation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">February 2026 Graduation Workshop PowerPoint<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/12Y7QLVYKamCSUSOS5SP3XFdINpR9foES\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">February 2026 Graduation Workshop Video Recording<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kl2ut5jr-d755d76d97f504655110a6baa0b489c7\">\n#top .hr.av-kl2ut5jr-d755d76d97f504655110a6baa0b489c7{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-kl2ut5jr-d755d76d97f504655110a6baa0b489c7 .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-kl2ut5jr-d755d76d97f504655110a6baa0b489c7 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_heading  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-r6doh-f139e850849cb098ce052b3291d58b08\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-r6doh-f139e850849cb098ce052b3291d58b08{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-r6doh-f139e850849cb098ce052b3291d58b08 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-r6doh-f139e850849cb098ce052b3291d58b08 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-r6doh-f139e850849cb098ce052b3291d58b08 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-r6doh-f139e850849cb098ce052b3291d58b08 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-r6doh-f139e850849cb098ce052b3291d58b08 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-r6doh-f139e850849cb098ce052b3291d58b08 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Apply for Your Degree in Workday<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-khntjgto-17-d69ccf83c4b701ea7a38afb338492950 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Students should first meet with their advisors to review the following information and must apply for their degree per the application schedule above. The degree application is required to have your degree awarded later.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Caution:<\/strong> Workday may not have the correct catalog year (effective date) and your degree curriculum (major\/minor\/cert) may also be incorrect. Work with your Primary Advisor to get fixed!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Graduation Formula:<\/strong> Prepare with your advisors and get curriculum\/catalog fixed + Submit degree application + Pass remaining classes = June commencement participation AND diploma issued once your degree is complete and awarded.<br \/>\nNo application = no degree awarded and not included in the ceremony program<\/p>\n<p>Use this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/student-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/10\/How-to-Apply-for-Graduation-in-Workday_wsp-2027-as-of-10.12.2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">step by step instruction guide to help you apply<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In the supplemental questionnaire, you can enter comments on missing requirements and\/or notate any curriculum changes you have.<\/li>\n<li>Students can still reference DegreeWorks as a resource to see degree progress through Summer 2026 and Workday will show Fall 2026 registration and beyond.<\/li>\n<li>Work with Advisors to get Workday overrides for requirements previously showing met in Degreeworks, but are now showing &#8220;Not satisfied&#8221; or are missing from your Workday academic progress.<\/li>\n<li>If it is unclear how you will resolve degree requirements, your application will be put on hold and you will be notified via email.<\/li>\n<li>You can enter additional comments on the application questionnaire as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-kn7rjfmn-98bb7e99c601d0f8f5f5df7b2056f3d5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Questions? Email <a href=\"mailto:graduation@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">graduation@sou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Catalog Year\/ Curriculum Changes<\/span> &#8211; Your degree evaluation will be based upon the catalog and curriculum you have listed in Workday at the time of application processing. If you would like to, or need to, update your catalog and\/ or add a major, minor, or concentration, please consult with your advisor(s) to make these changes <span class=\"heavy-man\">before<\/span> you apply to graduate.\u00a0Alert <a href=\"mailto:graduation@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">graduation@sou.edu<\/a> if you make curriculum changes after you have applied to graduate.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Application Fee<\/span> &#8211; A graduation application fee of $85 will be applied to your student account during the processing of your application. This fee is only charged once per bachelor&#8217;s degree and while transferable to another term of completion, is not refundable upon cancellation of an application.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Certificate Fee<\/span> &#8211; For students graduating with a certificate from ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø, a $10 certification fee will be applied to your student account in addition to the $85 graduation application fee.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Reapplying<\/span> &#8211; If you have applied previously and were not approved, you will not be charged the application fee again unless it has been more than a full year, at which time you will be charged a reapplication fee of $25.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kq30x-4caeab5b8dab8feac982fabb3424a323\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-kq30x-4caeab5b8dab8feac982fabb3424a323{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-kq30x-4caeab5b8dab8feac982fabb3424a323 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-kq30x-4caeab5b8dab8feac982fabb3424a323 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-kq30x-4caeab5b8dab8feac982fabb3424a323 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-kq30x-4caeab5b8dab8feac982fabb3424a323 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-kq30x-4caeab5b8dab8feac982fabb3424a323 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-kq30x-4caeab5b8dab8feac982fabb3424a323 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Degree Evaluation<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-khntjgto-15-b4a15ba265eac67cdf5108a3e91e278e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Once your application has been received, an evaluation will generally be conducted within 3-5 weeks to review your progress toward the completion of baccalaureate, University Studies, and general degree requirements. Your application and evaluation will then be sent to your major and minor departments for approval. All communication regarding your application will be sent to your ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø email.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Degree Deficiency<\/span> &#8211; If a deficiency is found at any point in the application process, you will be notified at your ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø email. You will be required to determine a plan to clear your degree requirement(s) prior to the approval of your application. Please respond promptly to avoid delay and possibly cancellation of your application.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Changes to Degree Application<\/span> &#8211; Changes to your degree application, including anticipated term of completion and curriculum changes (catalog year, adding\/dropping minor), must be reported to the Degree Coordinator via email <a href=\"mailto:graduation@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">graduation@sou.edu<\/a> . Failure to inform the Degree Coordinator of changes may delay your graduation. All registration changes should be approved with your academic advisor in advance and they can enter substitutions in Workday if needed. Students do not need to report course changes to the Degree Coordinator unless they are repeating courses previously passed with D- or better grade.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-fhom9-aed504c0720d594ba2cedc70fbf1b2b9\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-fhom9-aed504c0720d594ba2cedc70fbf1b2b9{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-fhom9-aed504c0720d594ba2cedc70fbf1b2b9 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-fhom9-aed504c0720d594ba2cedc70fbf1b2b9 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-fhom9-aed504c0720d594ba2cedc70fbf1b2b9 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-fhom9-aed504c0720d594ba2cedc70fbf1b2b9 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-fhom9-aed504c0720d594ba2cedc70fbf1b2b9 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-fhom9-aed504c0720d594ba2cedc70fbf1b2b9 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Final Review<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-khntjgto-13-8366c8c6be8541297a6720cfa1e3d156 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>After grades post for the term, a final review will be conducted to ensure you have completed all degree requirements. Please allow 3-5 weeks for final review processing. All communication regarding your final review will be sent to your ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø email.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Degree Deficiency<\/span> &#8211; Degree evaluation is based on the graduation plan submitted and the student&#8217;s final terms of courses. If you do not meet your degree requirements by your anticipated term of completion you will need to determine a plan to clear your degree requirement(s). Please email <a href=\"mailto:graduation@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">graduation@sou.edu<\/a> if you do not successfully complete your degree requirements to avoid cancelation of your application.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Unresolved Grades<\/span> &#8211; A degree cannot be awarded if there is an unresolved grade (&#8216;I&#8217;, &#8216;E&#8217; or &#8216;M&#8217;) on your record. Students must clear all grades prior to degree awarding. To avoid delay in degree awarding, all incomplete grades (&#8216;I&#8217; or &#8216;E&#8217;) must be completed within 60 days from grade posting in final term. Changes made after 60 days will move a student&#8217;s degree awarding date to the end of the term in which the change is entered.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-87hkp-a39d2bab171def025d96a27e81439912\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-87hkp-a39d2bab171def025d96a27e81439912{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-87hkp-a39d2bab171def025d96a27e81439912 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-87hkp-a39d2bab171def025d96a27e81439912 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-87hkp-a39d2bab171def025d96a27e81439912 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-87hkp-a39d2bab171def025d96a27e81439912 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-87hkp-a39d2bab171def025d96a27e81439912 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-87hkp-a39d2bab171def025d96a27e81439912 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Degree Awarding<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-khntjgto-12-11c48f721edd560fbbf6594a5936d96d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Degree Awarding starts after final grades have been posted and can take 4-6 weeks to get through all of the degree applications (longer for Spring due to volume of degrees). After it is determined that you successfully completed all degree requirements, your degree will be awarded and you will see it posted to your records in Workday. You will receive an email to your ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø email account once your degree has been awarded. Your transcripts will not reflect the degree until it has been officially awarded by the Degree Coordinator.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Institutional Honors:<\/span><br \/>\nUndergraduate students (seeking their first undergraduate degree) graduating with a ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher are eligible to receive graduation honors. The honors are listed on students&#8217; transcripts and diplomas. Graduation honors are based on ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø GPA only. Masters and Post-Baccalaureate students are not eligible for these honors, including Post-Baccalaureate students seeking an undergraduate degree.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Honors are as follows (in GPA):<\/span><br \/>\nCum Laude &#8211; 3.50 to 3.74<br \/>\nMagna Cum Laude &#8211; 3.75 to 3.89<br \/>\nSumma Cum Laude &#8211; 3.90 to 4.00<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2d99k-20-45d175b795b63d3f580d84a276391366\">\n.flex_column.av-2d99k-20-45d175b795b63d3f580d84a276391366{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2d99k-20-45d175b795b63d3f580d84a276391366 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-khnsvu2n-22-3007c0da786a995032177579592ebdfa\">\n.avia-section.av-khnsvu2n-22-3007c0da786a995032177579592ebdfa{\nbackground-color:#f3f3f3;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-khnsvu2n-22-3007c0da786a995032177579592ebdfa main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-297'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2d99k-10-44419ba5bd908e3bb3590523493ef4c5\">\n.flex_column.av-2d99k-10-44419ba5bd908e3bb3590523493ef4c5{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2d99k-10-44419ba5bd908e3bb3590523493ef4c5 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-22  el_before_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2d99k-9-21b61716ed5b6f5ecf788ac321bdcdc9\">\n.flex_column.av-2d99k-9-21b61716ed5b6f5ecf788ac321bdcdc9{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2d99k-9-21b61716ed5b6f5ecf788ac321bdcdc9 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-b0849-1ae45ffd977b37a3c876e1f7e17bbc20\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-b0849-1ae45ffd977b37a3c876e1f7e17bbc20{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-b0849-1ae45ffd977b37a3c876e1f7e17bbc20 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-b0849-1ae45ffd977b37a3c876e1f7e17bbc20 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-b0849-1ae45ffd977b37a3c876e1f7e17bbc20 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-b0849-1ae45ffd977b37a3c876e1f7e17bbc20 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-b0849-1ae45ffd977b37a3c876e1f7e17bbc20 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-b0849-1ae45ffd977b37a3c876e1f7e17bbc20 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-24  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Graduate Degree Students<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-khntjgto-11-43fd772016368c7f8d9d332b624f8c64 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø students whom are graduating with a master&#8217;s degree should speak with their graduate coordinator about their specific program&#8217;s application process. Masters students who are ready to apply for graduation can follow the link below.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-khntlw23-14-ad47161afece2a2cfcbb5ae6c990c64d-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href="https:\/\/sou.box.com\/v\/Apply-to-Graduate"  class='avia-button av-khntlw23-14-ad47161afece2a2cfcbb5ae6c990c64d av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"MASTERS DEGREE GRADUATION APPLICATION\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >MASTERS DEGREE GRADUATION APPLICATION<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2d99k-8-bf49eabf7baccae7f88c06d4874cade4\">\n.flex_column.av-2d99k-8-bf49eabf7baccae7f88c06d4874cade4{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2d99k-8-bf49eabf7baccae7f88c06d4874cade4 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_4'  class='avia-section av-kntgju5f-189a549f5d6c210c30181e3b1a2b4bab main_color avia-section-default avia-shadow  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-297'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-24jwf5-15ee1249546d8f46811efea8af4c447a\">\n.flex_column.av-24jwf5-15ee1249546d8f46811efea8af4c447a{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-24jwf5-15ee1249546d8f46811efea8af4c447a av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-29  el_before_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1yy1g1-46d74bd695ec0bf70387007540aebda4\">\n.flex_column.av-1yy1g1-46d74bd695ec0bf70387007540aebda4{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1yy1g1-46d74bd695ec0bf70387007540aebda4 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1rawcp-0ce616baa4f44424cb52dd74d5e29299\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-1rawcp-0ce616baa4f44424cb52dd74d5e29299{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-1rawcp-0ce616baa4f44424cb52dd74d5e29299 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1rawcp-0ce616baa4f44424cb52dd74d5e29299 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1rawcp-0ce616baa4f44424cb52dd74d5e29299 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1rawcp-0ce616baa4f44424cb52dd74d5e29299 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1rawcp-0ce616baa4f44424cb52dd74d5e29299 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-1rawcp-0ce616baa4f44424cb52dd74d5e29299 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-31  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Diplomas<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1jels9-308fbd08574b6778101881af2031fa43 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Diploma Name<\/span> &#8211; Diploma names are based on the information provided on the degree application. Name changes must be submitted to <a href=\"mailto:graduation@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">graduation@sou.edu<\/a> in order to update your degree application information. You may submit an <a href=\"\/student-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2022\/03\/ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø-Name-Change-Form-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Affidavit of Name Change<\/a> prior to awarding. Any changes made after awarding will not prompt a new diploma; however, you may order one online for a fee.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Degree Information<\/span> &#8211; Degree type and major(s) will be listed on diplomas. Minors and concentrations will not be included on the diploma. Double majors leading to the same degree type will be awarded as one degree\/diploma. Dual degrees (any non-duplicative combination of BA\/BS\/etc) will be awarded as two degrees\/diplomas.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Mailing<\/span> &#8211; Diplomas will be ordered and mailed approximately two weeks after degree awarding. Diplomas will be sent to the diploma mailing address provided on the degree application. Any address changes should be reported to <a href=\"mailto:graduation@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">graduation@sou.edu<\/a> . Student&#8217;s will be charged a $30.00 reissue fee if their diploma information is incorrect at the time of degree awarding. Our vendor will send an email to you when the diploma is en route.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-19oxtl-5060007019c474e6149d8ab8b7cf1c94-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_heading '><a href="https:\/\/sou.edu\/student-services\/records\/diplomas\/"  class='avia-button av-19oxtl-5060007019c474e6149d8ab8b7cf1c94 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-dark'   aria-label=\"LEARN MORE ABOUT DIPLOMAS\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >LEARN MORE ABOUT DIPLOMAS<\/span><\/a><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-40xtl-bdcb12775e9614f7d91b8e9ea9fab551\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-40xtl-bdcb12775e9614f7d91b8e9ea9fab551{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-40xtl-bdcb12775e9614f7d91b8e9ea9fab551 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-40xtl-bdcb12775e9614f7d91b8e9ea9fab551 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-40xtl-bdcb12775e9614f7d91b8e9ea9fab551 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-40xtl-bdcb12775e9614f7d91b8e9ea9fab551 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-40xtl-bdcb12775e9614f7d91b8e9ea9fab551 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-40xtl-bdcb12775e9614f7d91b8e9ea9fab551 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Commencement at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-xy3ll-e0ee1c03d3272557308922f0426f8a22 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Commencement is the celebratory graduation ceremony held once a year in June and a wonderful opportunity for you to share your accomplishments with friends and family. Students with an approved degree application on file for the current academic year, including the upcoming summer term, are eligible to participate in the ceremony.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-owglt-26c9c6bd73c38b6288746e365ac5771b-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr '><a href="https:\/\/sou.edu\/student-services\/enrollment\/commencement\/"  class='avia-button av-owglt-26c9c6bd73c38b6288746e365ac5771b av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-dark'   aria-label=\"ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø COMMENCEMENT DETAILS\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø COMMENCEMENT DETAILS<\/span><\/a><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-n7va1-9d76a4c198e0288ec49d590e04d1fd14\">\n#top .hr.av-n7va1-9d76a4c198e0288ec49d590e04d1fd14{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-n7va1-9d76a4c198e0288ec49d590e04d1fd14 .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-n7va1-9d76a4c198e0288ec49d590e04d1fd14 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-37  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-em2i1-966e64b10c0d606284394fe0678c66fb\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-em2i1-966e64b10c0d606284394fe0678c66fb .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:12px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-em2i1-966e64b10c0d606284394fe0678c66fb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>*This page is intended for undergraduate students graduating with a bachelor&#8217;s degree. Students graduating with a master&#8217;s degree should speak with their graduate coordinator regarding the application process.<br \/>\n*Make sure to apply for the correct graduation term: Graduation Term = Your last term of classes and\/or when you will complete all degree requirements &amp; coursework.<br \/>\n*You must apply for your degree in order to graduate.<br \/>\n*It is the student&#8217;s responsibility to ensure their degree requirements will be met.<br \/>\n*Late applications could impact degree completion &amp; evaluation processes.<br \/>\n*Students must apply before May 1st to be in the Commencement program and to receive ceremony emails<br \/>\n*Late applications will be accepted but may affect graduation term and degree awarding.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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