1. Graduation Workshop for Spring 2010 Graduates College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Office of Academic Services and Advising South Campus Building 70 Room 114 North Campus Building 16 Room 370

2. Commencement May7-8, 2010 May7-8, 2010 Walk-up Skydome www.nau.edu/sbs/advisi ng www.nau.edu/sbs/advisi ng updates regarding Commencement Time, Speaker and Reception information

3. Commencement No rehearsal is scheduled Arrive at least 45 minutes before the ceremony Directions will be given when you pick up your program Ceremony lasts approximately 1 ½ hours Use the shuttle service http://www.nau.edu/registrar/gra duation/

4. Regalia Cap and Gown NAU Blue Gown with Citroen Tassel Honor Cords- 45 credits or more from NAU Latin Honors Determined by GPA of the College and are listed on www.nau.edu/sbs/advising www.nau.edu/sbs/advising Special Cords Check the bookstore for these supplies http://www.nau.edu/bookstore

5. Graduation Stuff Announcements Several Styles Order early Consult Family Graduation jewelry Alumni Apparel and Supplies

6. Got a Job? Career Services Office of Academic Services Gateway Center Career Day Spring 2010 Date to be Announced Interviews 35% of employers interested in all degrees Workshops Tools The Search Post Baccalaureate Internships Work in your field Gain experience network

7. Welcome Alumni Keep in touch Homecoming Networking Be a mentor Support your Alma Mater Donations Tax Deductible http://alumni.nau.edu/

8. Filing for Graduation Graduation Application due for review beginning November 2 Office of Academic Services and Advising SBS West Building #70, Room 114 Your application does not have to be perfect as that is what the review is for.

9. The Review Why the Review? Accuracy If there are errors you will be contacted by email to discuss and fix them. If there are no errors a congrats email will be sent to you and the application will be sent for signatures. After required signatures the application is sent to the graduation office.

10. How to file your application Visit the Graduation section on the Registrar’s Web page at http://home.nau.edu/registrar/graduation.asp Click on the yellow circle

11. Information from Degree Progress Total Hours Catalog Year Cumulative GPA Check for Bold

12. The Graduation Application Complete online or complete in Black Ink only Important reminders Write legibly List all classes you have left to Complete Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer Courses taken elsewhere but not yet transferred Changes to this document use a graduation addendum

13. The Process Complete Class Worksheets Sheets or attach Graduation Evaluation or Degree Progress Graduation Fee Assessed at the time application is submitted $35.00 Sign Completed Graduation Application SUBMIT EVERYTHING FOR REVIEW

14. Continued Process Submit Graduation Review BEFORE Faculty Signatures We will obtain necessary signatures Office of Academic Services and Advising Bldg 70 Room 114. Bldg 70 Room 114. Once review is complete the office will send your applications to your advisor for signatures. Once all signatures have been obtained you will receive an email stating the application has been filed. You are DONE!!!!

15. Final Reminder When: Beginning April 1, 2009 We will review and process until May 8, 2009 Where: Office of Academic Services and Advising Bldg# 70 Room 114 Why: To get it done with!!!!! The due date for complete Applications to be submitted to the Registrar is April 28, 2009 so do not delay in turning the application in!!!!