Graduation

Undergraduate – Level Requirements To be awarded an Undergraduate degree from the University of Mount Olive, a student must: Be in good standing at the University Must complete at least 64 semester hours for the Associate degree and a 126 semester hours for the Baccalaureate degree with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on all studies at the University with no grade lower than C on required major courses. Complete minimum residence-hour requirements: 18 semester hours in residence for an Associate degree - 32 semester hours in residence, of which at least 18 semester hours must be in the major for the Baccalaureate degree Fulfill all College and Departmental assessment requirements 11/13/2018

Graduate-Level Requirements To be awarded a Graduate degree from the University of Mount Olive, a student must: Be in good standing at the University Complete all courses, including all academic requirements prior to graduation  Must achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 on all studies at the University of Mount Olive with no grade below C Complete minimum residence of 24 semester hours  Fulfill all financial obligations to the University Note: Graduation requirements may vary for each specific graduate program. Requirements are currently housed within each Academic School, i.e., School of Arts and Sciences and Tillman School of Business. 11/13/2018

How do I know if I am on track for Graduation? You must schedule an appointment to check your progress toward graduation. Students from the Mount Olive and Goldsboro locations will contact the Office of the Registrar. Students from Jacksonville, New Bern, Research Triangle Park, Washington and Wilmington locations will contact their respective location. 11/13/2018

Applying for Graduation File an application for graduation by March 15th for the May Commencement, July 15th for the August Commencement, and November 15th for the December Commencement, and pay to the Business Office a nonrefundable graduation fee. Students from the Mount Olive and Goldsboro locations will file with the Office of the Registrar. Students from Jacksonville, New Bern, Research Triangle Park, Washington and Wilmington locations will file with their respective location.. 11/13/2018

Graduation Tickets Tickets for graduation are limited to 6 per graduate (4 for the Commencement in Kornegay Arena and 2 for the Live Feed in the Southern Bank Auditorium (Live Feed tickets are available upon request only and all children must be accompanied by an adult). Please see your Location Representative if you have not received your tickets. 11/13/2018

Cap & Gowns/ Invitations Cap & Gowns and Invitations will be available for pick-up during the month prior to graduation at the University Bookstore during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday. (919)658-2502, ext. 1300 or 1301. 11/13/2018

Academic Distinction Baccalaureate candidates must have earned 45 graded semester hours in residence at the University of Mount Olive and must have met one of the following GPA’s to graduate with distinction: Summa Cum Laude: (3.90 – 4.00) with no grade lower than a C will receive a Gold Cord and a Summa notation on diploma Magna Cum Laude: (3.80 – 3.89) with no grade lower than a C will receive a Silver Cord and a Magna notation on diploma Cum Laude: (3.70 – 3.79) with no grade lower than a C will receive a Bronze Cord and a Cum notation on diploma Associate degree candidates must have earned 30 graded semester hours in residence at the University of Mount Olive and have met one of the following GPAs to graduate with honors: - High Honors: (3.90 or above) – with no grade lower than a C - Honors: (3.70 to 3.89) – with no grade lower than a C 11/13/2018

HONOR CORDS Honor cords will be available on the day of graduation and will be given out by the Registrar’s Office. Candidates who meet the honor requirements may pick-up their cord on the day of graduation at the Pope Wellness Center during line-up between the hours of 12:50 – 1:45. Note: There is no charge for Honor cords. 11/13/2018

Baccalaureate Service The Baccalaureate Service will be held at the Southern Bank Auditorium at 11:00 a.m. on the day of graduation. Line-up is at 10:30 a.m. in the Raper Building. Graduates are required to wear their Cap and Gown. 11/13/2018

Graduation Luncheon The Graduation Luncheon will be held at the Murphy Regional Center at 11:30 a.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Graduates are FREE Adults are $7.00 Children 12 and under are $3.50 11/13/2018

Graduation Line-up The graduation line-up will take place at Pope Wellness Center at 12:50 p.m. Please check with one of the Registrar’s Staff to receive your line-up card. The academic procession will begin at 1:50 p.m. 11/13/2018

Graduation Dress Code Graduates are required to wear academic attire and will enter in a formal processional for the Baccalaureate Service and Commencement. 11/13/2018

Commencement Commencement will begin at 2:00 p.m. in Kornegay Arena. Note: family and guests must be seated by 1:45 p.m. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. for early seating. 11/13/2018

Obtaining Your Diploma The Office of the Registrar will mail your diploma to the address noted on your application for graduation form once you have completed all requirements by the deadlines posted for graduation. 11/13/2018

Outstanding Requirements Outstanding Requirements that may prevent you from receiving your diploma are: * Library issues Books or fees not cleared *Business Office and Financial Aid issues Accounts not cleared *Academic Requirements Final Grades Official Transcripts from other institutions 11/13/2018

Graduation Photos A professional photography service will take individual photographs of each graduate as they receive their diploma. They will mail a color proof to each graduate with a form for ordering finished pictures. Due to safety reasons, there will be no picture taking allowed in the center aisle. Photo Specialties PO Box 3600 Chapel Hill, NC 27515 info@photospecialties.com (800)722-7033 11/13/2018