SAS students are invited to participate in Commencement and Convocation exercises during the calendar year in which they are graduating.  Commencement will be held once each year in May for students who complete all degree requirements in the previous January, current May, and following August. 

Participation in Commencement and Convocation exercises does not necessarily signify graduation from the University.

January Graduates

January graduates who have received their degree are invited to participate in May exercises.

May Degree Candidates

Invited to participate in May exercises.

August Degree Candidates

August candidates who will complete all requirements in the succeeding summer semester are invited to participate (walk) in May exercises as long as they are registered and paid for all remaining degree requirements in the summer session.