Graduation Workshop Announcement

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WelcomeGraduation WorkshopSpring 2009The enclosed materials were compiled through a grant from the US Department of Education. However the contents have not been reviewed by the Department and no endorsement should be inferred. The SSS project at ENMU-Roswell award number PO42A050582-08 is 100 federally funded at 247420.Graduation ChecklistIn this workshop we will examine the graduation process at ENMU-Roswell. If you do not follow the steps you will not graduate this semesterDeadlines Please note these important deadlines You must apply for graduation on or before Friday March 6th 2009. If you do not file for graduation You will NOT graduate. You will NOT walk in the graduation ceremony. You may NOT get jobs that require a completed degree. If you miss the spring deadline summer applications are due by Friday JuneStep 1 Apply for Graduation Download the Application for Graduation form at Fill out the Application and turn it into the Registrars Office. The Registrars Office is located in the lobby of the Student Services Building next to Financial Aid. Note You can submit the form online but turning it in yourself ensures that it gets tohttpwww.roswell.enmu.eduadmissionsapplication_for_graduatStep 1 Apply for Graduation Make an appointment with the SSS office and let us help you fill out the application. We also will provide a signed degree plan to turn in with your application which may be required. And help you submit your paperwork. Youll also need to make sure that your major is listed correctly with the university.Step 1 Apply for GraduationNoteIf you plan to graduate in the summer there is not a summer graduation ceremony. Instead you can participate in the spring graduation ceremony by applying for graduation now or you can wait until the fall to walk.Step 2 Pay Grad Application Fee You must pay a fee to the Cashier for your Graduation Application to be processed. Graduation Application Fees are Associates degree. 15 Certificate of Completion.. 10 Certificate of Occupational Training. Free Certificate of Employability.Step 2 Pay Grad Application Fee The Graduation Application Fee does not have to be paid at the time you apply. However the sooner you pay the better. What if my graduation plans change Your application fee wont be returned but you can revise your application to reflect the semester you will graduate. You can only roll your application like this one time so think hard about when you will finish.Multiple Degrees Certificates What if Im completing multiple degrees or certificates in the same semester You must submit a separate Graduation Application for each certificate or degree. You must also pay separate Graduation Application Fees for each certificate or degree you apply for.ONCE AGAIN IF YOU DO NOT TURN IN YOUR APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION BY FRIDAY March 6TH YOU WILL NOT GRADUATE IN Spring 2009.Step 3 Take The CAAP Test All students applying for graduation are required to complete the CAAP test unless You are graduating with a certificate only and have less than 60 GPA credit hours. What is the CAAP Test The Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency is ENMURs way of determining what if anything you learned during your time here. note youwill not graduate in springStep 3 Take The CAAP Test Can I fail the CAAP test No. How you perform on the CAAP test does not affect your ability to graduate. However if you perform well youll have a special insignia added to your diploma indicating your achievement. CAAP testing is only available April 15th to April 17th at Testing Services624-7183. No appointment is necessary. Call for testing hours as they will vary.Step 4 Get Your Cap Gown You can purchase about 20 your cap gown from the ENMU-Roswell bookstore. If borrowing your cap gown from someone be sure its color matches what is currently in use The last day to order caps gowns is April 20th. Caps gowns should arrive in late April. You can contact the bookstore at 6247192 to check on your order if you dontStep 4 Get Your Cap Gown Do I wear anything different if Im graduating with honors Yes you are eligible to wear cords. You may order cords about 8 with your cap gown. How do I know if Im graduating with honors To graduate with honors your career GPA which includes ENMUR transfer credit must be 3.50 or higher. If you are unsure if you will graduate with honors the bookstore will have a list ofStep 5 Walk In The Ceremony Walking is optional but you should walk unless you want Russell harassing you until you wish you had. Spring 2009 Commencement is Friday May 15th at 530pm at the parking lot between the OTC building and Child Development Center. Note The ceremony will be held on campus however the exact location is subject to change. Stay tuned The ceremony usually lasts 1 to 1 hours. If possible attend the CommencementStep 5 Walk In The Ceremony Important Disclaimer Participating in the graduation ceremony DOES NOT mean that you have met the requirements to earn your degree. Completion of degree requirements i.e. whether or not you actually graduated will be verified by the Registrars Office after the posting ofStep 6 Get Your Diploma Make sure your address is correct with the University Diplomas are mailed about 8-11 weeks after graduation. Diplomas are sent by certified mail meaning someone has to sign for the package. Only so many attempts will be made to deliver your diploma. After this you must pick up your package at the Post Office. If you dont receive your diploma in the timeframe listed above and its not at theStep 6 Get Your Diploma Please note that to receive your diploma You must owe no money to the University. You must have no holds on your record. You can check your account balance by contacting the Cashiers Office at 624-7125. You can check for holds on yourStep 7 Submit An Exit Interview Financial Aid Exit Interviews have to be completed by students who received loans while at ENMUR and Will not be continuing their education at this time OR Will be transferring to a 4-year school. The Exit Interview process can be completed at www.mappingyourfuture.org Failure to submit an Exit Interview if required to may impact future registrations and financial aid eligibility at ENMUR andStep 7 Submit An Exit Interview Students planning to take courses at ENMUR after graduating need to complete an expected graduation date change form with the Financial Aid Office.Step 8 Plan Your Next Steps Are you continuing your education Will you be transferring to another school Will you be looking for a new job Are you moving out of Roswell Are you staying in Roswell Let the SSS staff help prepareStep 9 Attend The SSS Celebration The SSS staff wants to celebrate your achievement. Stay tuned for place date and time.Step 10 Dont Freak Out Graduation can bring out strange behaviors. Dont be scaredembrace change. Dont stress about the ceremonyjust have fun. Remember this is what you wanted this is what you worked for. If you start to feel weird come to SSS ASAP. And dont let your brother jump onRemember The most important aspect of this workshop is to apply for spring graduation by Friday March 6th If you do not apply for graduation everything we examined in this workshop is meaninglessOne Last Thing As a college graduate and member of the SSS program it is now your responsibility to encourage education among your family friends and the community. Share your knowledge and experiences so that others can achieve what you have accomplished. For workshop credit complete the attached checklist and bring it to the SSS Office or send it to either of these email addresses jason.molnarroswell.enmu.edu russell.bakerroswell.enmu.edu If you have questions contact the SSS Office before Friday March 6th.

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