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Degree Conferral
The University of Delaware confers degrees at the end of
the fall, spring, winter and summer sessions. Commencement
ceremonies are held in May and in January. The May
Commencement Program includes the names of those students
who completed degree requirements in summer, fall, winter
or spring. The January
Commencement Program lists the names of students who
completed degree requirements in summer or fall. Commencement
Program listings reflect information available approximately
6 weeks before the ceremony.
DEGREE CONFERRAL DATES 2009-2010:
Fall Semester 2009: January 9, 2010
Winter Session 2010: February 13, 2010
Spring Semester 2010: May 29, 2010
Summer Semesters 2010: August 13, 2010
Fall Semester 2010: January 8, 2011
Diplomas
Approximately four to six weeks after the date of degree
conferral, diplomas are mailed to the permanent address listed
in the Student Information System (UDSIS). Addresses may be
viewed and changed online through UDSIS.
Also, please check in UDSIS Quick
Bio to verify that your name appears in Diploma Name correctly.
Students are responsible for ensuring that their names and
addresses are listed correctly. There is a charge to reprint
a diploma. Any changes should be directed to the Registrar@udel.edu prior
to graduation.
Students must clear any financial obligation with the university
before they may receive their diplomas.
The actual size of the diploma is 16 inches by 12 inches.
It lists the degree earned at the University of Delaware
(see picture below). The academic transcript is what provides
details concerning majors, concentrations and minors.
Commencement
January Commencement:
January 9, 2010, Bob Carpenter Convocation Center
Spring Commencement:
May 29, 2010, Delaware Stadium
For more information regarding Commencement, please visit the
Office of the Vice President
Graduation Requirements
Baccalaureate Degree
In addition to the academic requirements of the particular
curriculum chosen each student must complete the following
general requirements:
The attainment of a scholastic average of C (cumulative
index of 2.0) in all work taken at the University. The satisfaction
of the residence requirement by completing either the first
90 credits or 30 of the last 36 credits at the University
of Delaware. All necessary transfer credit must be posted
before a student can graduate. It is the students responsibility
to ensure that the university has received the transfer credit
from other institutions.
One incoming semester of First Year Experience (FYE) completed
with a passing letter grade, or a grade of P for courses
graded only Pass/Fail. The number of credits will depend on the
designated FYE (see FYE website).
One semester of Freshmen English (ENGL 110), completed with
a minimum grade of C-.
Three credits of Discovery Learning Experience (DLE) completed
with a passing letter grade, or a grade of P for courses
graded only Pass/Fail. DLE includes experiences such as internship,
service learning, independent study, undergraduate
research, and study abroad, which are designated DLE (see
DLE website).
Three credits in an approved course or courses stressing
multi-cultural, ethnic, and/or gender related content. The purpose of
the multicultural requirement is to provide students with some
awareness of and sensitivity to cultural pluralism–an increasing
necessity for educated persons in a diverse world. This requirement
may be fulfilled through a course or courses taken to complete
other course requirements, but cannot be fulfilled with any
course taken on a pass/fail basis. Only course sections that are
designated as multicultural in the registration booklet for a specific
semester can be used to fulfill this requirement.
Academic Honors
The following rules for honors apply:
Summa Cum Laude. The top 1 percent of each undergraduate college's graduating class for an academic year will receive the degree Summa Cum Laude.
Magna Cum Laude. The next 4 percent of each undergraduate college's graduating class will receive the degree Magna Cum Laude.
Cum Laude. The next highest 8 percent of each undergraduate college's graduating class will receive the degree Cum Laude.
For example, the Summer (2095), Fall (2098) and Winter (2101) graduation honors degree minimum grade point averages are as follows:
| COLLEGE: |
Summa |
Magna |
Cum |
| Agricultural Sciences |
3.971 |
3.841 |
3.644 |
| Arts and Sciences/Earth, Ocean & Environment |
3.926 |
3.833 |
3.701 |
| Business and Economics |
3.985 |
3.747 |
3.581 |
| Engineering |
3.853 |
3.808 |
3.691 |
| Health Sciences |
3.894 |
3.808 |
3.695 |
| Education and Public Policy |
3.914 |
3.826 |
3.705 |
Senior Checkout/Application for
Advanced Degree
Seniors are expected to go through a senior checkout before
graduation. The senior checkout is to ensure the student will
meet academic requirements for graduation. Each college has
its own rules regarding when senior checkout is to be done.
Students should contact their dean's office about senior checkout
no later than the beginning of their senior year.
Graduate students should contact the Graduate Studies Office,
(302)831-8697, about the proper procedures for completing
graduation requirements.
General Information
Undergraduates who are expecting to graduate a different date
than is listed in their academic records should contact their
dean's office.
Periodic mailings concerning graduation are sent to students
in their last semester. If you are not receiving graduation
mailings please contact Registrar or
call (831-8924). Caps and Gowns, invitations, diploma frames
and other graduation related items are available through
the university bookstore.
For additional information
Undergraduates should contact their dean's office.
General graduation questions can be addressed to Registrar@udel.edu or
call (302)831-8924.
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