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DMD Graduation Meeting. Wednesday, March 12 th , 2014 . Graduation Checklist. Update Information on the StudentLink Review Commencement Website Signout P rocess Finish S ignout at the Office of the Registrar Verification of Completion OFFICIALLY GRADUATE Verification of Graduation.
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DMD Graduation Meeting Wednesday, March 12th, 2014
Graduation Checklist • Update Information on the StudentLink • Review Commencement Website • SignoutProcess • Finish Signout at the Office of the Registrar • Verification of Completion • OFFICIALLY GRADUATE • Verification of Graduation
StudentLink http://www.bu.edu/studentlink/ • Diploma and Graduation Information (under “Academics” tab) • Diploma name, as of March 12th, 2014, will be used for commencement programs. • Indicate graduation ceremony attendance. • Update diploma mailing address. • Student Account Inquiry (under “Money Matters” tab) • Diploma can only be released if there is no outstanding balance.
SDM’s Commencement Website http://www.bu.edu/dental/students/graduation/ • Important Dates & Deadlines • Ceremony Information • Health Insurance & Disability Insurance
Signout http://dent-sps.bumc.bu.edu/sps/ • Carefully read instructions in Dr. Jones’ email regarding signout. • SPS instructions can be found here: http://www.bu.edu/dental/about/offices/registrar/signout/ • Actively monitor and review SPS to keep track of your signout process. • Office of Academic Affairs will be the second to last signature: 100 E. Newton St., G708 Boston, MA 02118
Signout http://www.bu.edu/dental/about/offices/registrar/ • After obtaining all other signatures go to the Office of the Registrar, in the Robinson Building, with your BU ID card to complete signout. • Directions available on the Office of the Registrar website. Office of the Registrar: 72 E. Concord St., Robinson 305 Boston, MA 02118
Signout Dates http://www.bu.edu/dental/students/graduation/predocsignout/ • Signout completed by Thursday, May 15th: • Official graduation date is May 18th, 2014. • Diploma distributed at SDM Commencement on May 16th. • Diplomas will be mailed to students who completed signout, but do not attend the commencement ceremony. • Verification of graduation requests will be processed on or after Monday, May 19th. • Final transcript (with degree and date) requests will be processed on or after Monday, May 19th. • Signout completed between Monday, May 19th and Friday, August 29th: • Official graduation date is September 25th, 2014. • Diploma mailed to diploma mailing address by the University. • Students may also request to pickup diploma at the Office of the University Registrar on or after Thursday, September 25th (http://www.bu.edu/reg/graduation/diploma-pickup-september/). • Verification of completion requests can be processed on or after signout date. • Verification of graduation requests can be processed ONLY on or after Thursday, September 25th, 2014. • Final transcript (with degree and date awarded) requests can be processed ONLY on or after Thursday, September 25th, 2014.
Verification • You must read all materials/instructions carefully prior to submitting license and board applications. Requirements vary by state/country and some will not accept a verification of completion. • Verification of graduation and final transcript (with degree and awarded date) requests can only be processed on or after your official graduation date. • Questions regarding program extension and Optional Practical Training (OPT) should be directed to Ms. Mary Andrea Popa. International Student and Scholars Office 888 Commonwealth Ave., 2nd Floor Boston, MA 02445 apopa@bu.edu P: 617-353-3565
Signout Dates http://www.bu.edu/dental/students/graduation/predocsignout/ • Signout completed between Monday, September 1st and Friday, December 19th: • Student will be registered for Fall 2014 semester and assessed tuition. • Official graduation date is January 25th, 2015. • Diploma mailed to diploma mailing address. • Students may also request to pickup diploma at the Office of the University Registrar on or after Monday, January 26th, 2015. • Verification of completion requests can be processed on or after signoutdate. • Verification of graduation requests can be processed ONLY on or after Monday, January 26th, 2015. • Final transcript (with degree and date awarded) requests can be processed ONLY on or after Monday, January 25th, 2015. • International students: If for any reason you believe you may not be finishing by August 29th, 2014, make sure you file necessary paperwork. • Questions: International Students & Scholars Office888 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd FloorBoston, MA 02215Tel: 617-353-3565Fax: 617-358-1170isso@bu.eduwww.bu.edu/isso
Questions? Questions can be submitted to the Office of the Registrar at sdmreg@bu.edu or 617-638-4708.