The University holds a December and May commencement ceremony each academic year. Student participation in graduation and related events is encouraged. All petitions to graduate must be submitted online through a student's CLAWS account. Select the option "Petition to Graduate" under "Academic Profile" on the student menu.
Students who do not satisfy their degree requirements in time for their petitioned/anticipated graduation term cannot participate in that term's ceremony and must renew the online petition process when the graduation requirements are met.
Students who satisfactorily complete their degree requirements in August and December participate in the December ceremony. Students who satisfactorily complete their degree requirements in May participate in the May ceremony. Students may not postpone their participation in graduation ceremonies to the following ceremony date.
After all degree requirements have been verified, diplomas will be available through the Office of Student Educational Services.
All students are required to file a petition for graduation according to deadlines announced by the Office of Student Educational Services. A fine of $100.00 will be assessed to any student filing after the application deadline. Applications for graduation are due the semester prior to the term in which a student wishes to graduate.
Students are encouraged to view their program evaluation through CLAWS on a regular basis and address deficiencies with their academic advisor. It is the responsibility of each student, along with guidance from his/her advisor, to complete all core, major, minor (when applicable) and institutional requirements prescribed for each degree.
| Application Deadline | Awarding of Degrees |
| January 15, 2009 | Fall 2009 |
| September 15, 2009 | Spring 2010 |
| January 15, 2010 | Summer 2010, Fall 2010 |
Saint Xavier University 2009-2010 Catalog
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