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Frequently Asked Questions - Graduation

  1. How many semester hours do I need to graduate?
  2. "Apply to graduate?" What do you mean?
  3. When must I apply to graduate?
  4. What if I miss the deadline to apply for graduation?
  5. When do I get my diploma?
  6. What about graduating with honors?
  7. What are Departmental Honors?

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How many semester hours do I need to graduate? [TOP]

128 semester hours, 44 of those must be upper division (300-400 level) (24 of the 44 must be in your major) and 32 must be taken at ULV.

"Apply to graduate?" What do you mean? [TOP]

Yes. You must apply to graduate by filling out an Application for Graduation form, pay the graduation fee in Student Accounts, and turn the form in to the Registrar’s Office. This will begin the evaluation of all your coursework by the Office of the Registrar. You will receive a graduation evaluation showing you exactly what course(s) you will have left or in progress to complete your degree and graduate.

When must I apply to graduate? [TOP]

Academic Advising recommends that you apply for graduation before you leave campus for winter break of your junior year. This will give students time to take courses over the summer and make any adjustments to their senior year schedules, if necessary.

What if I miss the deadline to apply for graduation? [TOP]

The Office of the Registrar may take late applications and if so, they will be processed on a first come first serve basis. You may be added to the ceremony if time permits. If you are extremely late, your name will not be printed on the commencement announcement.

When do I get my diploma? [TOP]

Your diploma is mailed to you once all your grades are in and the Office of the Registrar verifies that you have met all the requirements, approximately three months after the end of the semester.

What about graduating with honors? [TOP]

In order to graduate with honors refer to Academic Information in the ULV catalog and reference the section "Graduation and Honors."

What are Departmental Honors? [TOP]

Most departments require students to apply for departmental honors thereby showing their high achievement in their majors. Inquire within your department for the necessary requirements to receive departmental honors.