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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 2007-2008:
Fall Semester 2007 (07F/2078 term): January 5, 2008
Winter Session 2008 (08W/2081 term): February 8, 2008
Spring Semester 2008 (08S/2083 term): May 31, 2008
Summer Semesters 2008 (08J/2085 term): August 15, 2008
Diplomas
Please allow approximately eight weeks after graduation for diplomas to be 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 Dates
January Commencement:
January 5, 2008, Bob Carpenter Convocation Center
Spring Commencement:
May 31, 2008, Delaware Stadium
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 semester of Freshmen English (ENGL 110), completed with
a minimum grade of C-.
Three credits in an approved course or courses stressing
multi-cultural, ethnic, and/or gender related content. This
course may not be taken on a pass/fail basis.
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 (2075), Fall (2078) and Winter (2081) graduation honors degree minimum grade point averages are as follows:
| COLLEGE: |
Summa |
Magna |
Cum |
| Agricultural Sciences |
3.975 |
3.854 |
3.585 |
| Arts and Sciences |
3.968 |
3.838 |
3.689 |
| Business and Economics |
3.931 |
3.776 |
3.602 |
| Engineering |
3.962 |
3.802 |
3.629 |
| Health Sciences |
3.924 |
3.803 |
3.606 |
| Human Services,Education and Public Policy |
3.921 |
3.814 |
3.654 |
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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