READY, SET , GRADUATE ! Your Guide to Apply for Graduation The Registrar’s Office
READY, SET, GRADUATE ! Your Guide to Apply for Graduation
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OVERVIEW
Preparation for Graduation
Early Commencement Participation
Commencement Ceremony
Join the Alumni Association
USE YOUR TOOLS
Review your Degree Progress Report (DPR) and meet
with a college advisor if you have questions
Review your Curriculum Sheet
Review your Unofficial Transcript
Minimum 120 semester units to complete degree
requirements
Check for repeated courses (Units earned only once)
Major units + GE units + (Unrestricted Electives) = 120
Minimum 2.0 GPA – Core, Overall, and Cal Poly
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PREPARING FOR GRADUATION
Any outstanding documents should be submitted to the Registrar’s Office:
+ Course substitution petitions, elective course lists, career tracks, etc. Grade forgiveness is now processed automatically, no form
required.
Other requirements (Internship, Senior Project, GWT) :
+ must be completed by the end of the semester you intend to graduate
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QUESTIONS?
Visit your Academic Advisor:
Major courses, outstanding requirements
Email your Transfer & Graduation Advisor (TGA)
Transfer credit, General Education certification,
Curriculum Year Changes, Degree Progress Report
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APPLICATION PROCESS
When to apply:
Students may apply up to two semesters in advance
All requirements must be completed or accounted for in
your final term
Consult your DPR, curriculum sheet, and visit your academic
advisor
Apply online via BroncoDirect by the deadline:
If you missed the online deadline, you may apply in
person at the Bronco Advising Center
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APPLICATION PROCESS (CONT.)
Email confirmation sent after applying:
+ Includes instructions with link to pay graduation fee ($59)
+ Do not pay before receiving email confirmation
Veteran or military dependent:
If you are using a VA educational benefit, please contact Veterans Resource Center to discuss whether your benefit can cover the graduation fee.
Samuel Kim
VA Certifying Office
Email: [email protected]
Veterans Resource Center, SSB 121 – West – 1940 (1st floor)
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THE 2019-2020 GRADUATION APPLICATION
DEADLINES
Deadlines posted on Registrar’s website
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SPRING SEMESTER GRADUATION DEADLINE
Spring 2020
Online Graduation Application
Name will be printed in the
Commencement Program
if you apply within this time frame
Spring 2020
Commencement Confirmation
Applicants will be notified on their
eligibility to participate via email
[ Keep the email as confirmation ]
September 25, 2019 – March 13, 2020 By March 27, 2020
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MISSED THE SPRING ONLINE DEADLINE FOR
GRADUATION?
Spring 2020 In Person Graduation Application
If you missed the online application deadline, visit the
Bronco Advising Center to fill out a paper application.
You may participate in the Commencement Ceremony,
but your name will not be guaranteed in the Commencement Program
March 16, 2020 – May 15, 2020
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FINAL REVIEW
Your TGA will begin clearing students for graduation once final grades are posted
If your DPR shows that you are missing one or more requirements, you will receive an email notification
Last day to clear any deficiencies (missing requirements) is posted on the Registrar’s website All documents must be submitted and requirements
completed before clearing you for graduation.
Drop any minor(s) you do not intend to complete. Minors are not dropped automatically and may delay graduation.
Your degree will appear on your transcript as soon as it is awarded
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DIPLOMAS
Review and update personal information in BroncoDirect
Clear outstanding financial obligations
A congratulatory email will be sent to your CPP email address
Next, you will receive the “Diploma Information Email”
regarding the "Senior Exit Survey”
Please review the “Diploma Information” website link for further
information: http://www.cpp.edu/~registrar/graduation/diploma-information.shtml.
EARLY
COMMENCEMENT
PARTICIPATION
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EARLY COMMENCEMENT PARTICIPATION (ECP)
FOR UNDERGRADUATES
ECP is available to students that will not be completing their graduation requirements at the end of Spring Semester.
Eligibility:
Within 6 semester units of completing degree at the end of the Spring semester
Good Academic Standing
ECP online application available on the Registrar’s Office website:
+ December 5, 2019 – March 13, 2020
ECP Application Fee - $59 (Non-refundable)
No late applications accepted
ECP does not include your Graduation Application and fee:
+ Apply for graduation AND pay the fee for the term you expect to graduate
ECP process for graduate students (Masters/Doctoral) is different:
+ Consult your graduate coordinator for more information.
ECP IS NOT THE SAME AS APPLYING FOR GRADUATION
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EARLY COMMENCEMENT PARTICIPATION (ECP)
DEADLINE
Do not apply for both ECP and Spring Graduation!
Early Commencement Participation
Online Application Period
Name will be printed in the
Commencement Program if you apply
by the deadline and are eligible
Early Commencement Participation
Confirmation
ECP Applicants will be notified on
eligibility to participate in
Commencement via email
December 5, 2019 – March 13, 2020 By March 27, 2020
EARLY COMMENCEMENT PARTICIPATION (ECP) ONLINE FORM
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https://www.cpp.edu/~registrar/graduation/commencement-participation.shtml
Do not apply for both ECP and Spring Graduation!
2020 Commencement Ceremonies
COMMENCEMENT
CEREMONY
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COMMENCEMENT
Who is eligible to attend?
Students that graduated in Summer 2019 or Fall 2019,
No additional forms or fees required to participate in
Commencement
Spring 2020 candidates
No additional form or fee required to participate in Commencement
Approved Early Commencement Participants
Ineligible students will be fined $200 for attending Commencement
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2020 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY SCHEDULE
For event or ceremony questions, please email: commencement @cpp.edu
Phone: (909) 869-4916
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PREPARING FOR COMMENCEMENT
Cultural Graduation Celebrations - open to all
Check the OSLCC website for dates and registration information
(Website available November 2019)
Honors Cord (Undergrads only) - - If you have a 3.5+
cumulative GPA as of the end of Fall 2019:
Pick up your Honors Cord from the Bronco Advising Center
starting April 13, 2020.
GRAD FAIR
MARCH 17TH & 18TH
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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BRONCO BOOKSTORE
EXCLUSIVE GRAD EVENT!
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Online orders accepted now!
www.BroncoBookstore.com/grad
Pick-up begins March 17th
Grad Package specials available through March 18th
Midnight
Mailers are being sent by email and to your permanent
addresses
Exclusive event discounts on packages and rings.
Campus partners at event such as Alumni,
Commencement, Credit Union.
GRAD FAIR
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After Graduation Stay Connected
A L U M N I
ASSOCIATION
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CAL POLY POMONA
SENIOR EVENTS
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Contact Andrea DeCoudres for more information
Prep for Career Day – February 25, 2020
Resumaniac – February 27, 2020
Student & Employer Breakfast – March 5, 2020
Spring Career Fair – March 5, 2020
Grad Fair at the Bronco Bookstore – March 17 & 18, 2020
GET YOUR ALUMNI GEAR!
Senior Send Off – April 21, 2020
BRONCO FOR LIFE
Stay Connected - Join the Alumni Association
News World Report - Alumni Participation helps increase the
university ranking
Stay Informed
Facebook (CPPAlumni)
Twitter (@cppalumni)
Linkedin (Cal Poly Pomona)
Instagram (cppalumni)
Stay Involved
Alumni Only Career Fairs
Pumpkin Festival Preview Night
Career Fair Breakfast with Employers
Angel Game Nights
Networking Events 26
www.cppalumni.com
HTTPS://WWW.CPP.EDU/~REGISTRAR/
Visit the Registrar’s Office website for more information
CONGRATULATIONS BRONCOS!