College of Arts and Letters Undergraduate Graduation Workshop Spring 2012

1. College of Arts and LettersUndergraduate Graduation Workshop Spring 2012

2. Graduation Application Process • Spring 2012 applications are due: • Advisors – as soon as possible • Department Chairs— see department deadlines • Dean’s Office November 15, 2011 (Riles, #15, 2nd Floor)

3. Register for Spring 2012 Classes ASAP • Print out Degree Progress from LOUIE *If there is bold type in your major/minor have your faculty advisor write on the degree progress how this requirement is being met. *If there is bold type in your liberal studies or diversity, call 523-8632 and make an appointment with a CAL Advisor. • Fill out Graduation Application • FYI --You will be billed a $35 graduation fee once your graduation application is received by the Registrar.

4. Dual Degree/Double Major Dual Degree • 2 Separate Applications (2 x $35 fee) • Example: BA Philosophy/BS History Degrees must be posted at the same time! Double Major • Same Application • Example: BA Theatre/BA English

5. HONORS /MINORS Honors Students • Liberal Studies Sheet will be filled out by Honors advisor. • Honors Advisor needs to sign graduation application Minors • Minor advisor needs to sign graduation application

6. Top 2 Reasons Your Degree Won’t Post • Transfer Credit not appearing on NAU transcript • Addendums not filed

7. Transfer Credit • Make sure ALL of your transfer credits from other institutions are on your NAU transcripts. • If your transfer credits are not appearing on your NAU transcripts, contact the other institution and request an official copy to be sent to NAU’s Undergraduate Admissions Office • Your degree will not post until all of your transfer credits have been uploaded to the system.

8. Graduation AddendumYou need to file an Addendum: • Drop/Add course(s) after you file your graduation papers • Add a minor/major after you file your graduation papers • Change the term, institution, credit hours, of a course after you file your graduation papers • Your degree will not post until Addendum is filed

9. What to do after May, 2012 • Be sure to check your NAU email each week after May 13, 2012. • NAU email is how the Registrars Office will alert you to any concerns/problems/questions they have about your graduation application. • You can check to see if your degree has been awarded by logging on to LOUIE. At the bottom of your unofficial transcripts you will see your degree listed. For example: Awarded May 13, 2012, Bachelors of Arts in English • When you see your degree listed at the bottom of your transcripts you have officially graduated. It will take 6-8 weeks to physically receive your diploma in the mail after the posting.

10. COMMENCEMENT Date: May 11 or 12, 2012 Location: Walkup Skydome Show up at least one hour before the ceremony! Check commencement website for date/time: www.nau.edu/graduation

11. Graduation Regalia • NAU Bookstore • Cap & Gown • Tassels • Announcements • Honor Cords • Rings/Diploma Frames

12. Students/Guests With A Disability • Contact Betty Zanot at • (928)523-3312 • Betty.Zanot@nau.edu • Requests for accommodation should be made at least one week prior to commencement to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

13. Now what?

14. THE JOB HUNT!

15. FINDING A JOB • Internship/Volunteer • Network! • Informational Interviews / Job Shadowing • Search the Web, narrow your search, online presence? • The Company website • Learn job application and hiring procedures • Gateway Connects • Career Fairs • O*net, Occupational Outlook Handbook • Professional Organizations/Trade Journals

16. THE RESUME • Resume Types • Past jobs, skills, volunteer, clubs, education, interests, references? Contact Info, achievements, certifications, leadership positions, abilities; most important and relevant experience is listed first, check for typos • Tailor to company and job description – keywords! • The Objective • ALWAYS include a cover letter!

17. BOOST YOUR RESUME • Internship • Volunteer • Skills gained from your major, minor, & experience • Clubs, Professional Organizations, Student Gov’t • Leadership • References • Extra courses/extra skills! • Workshops/Training • Certification, accreditation, qualifying exams • Create a Portfolio

18. THE INTERVIEW • Research the company, know its culture • Anticipate questions and practice with others! • Know your résumé • References/letters of recommendation • Portfolio/work samples • No gum! • Eye contact! • Do you fit in? • Dress better than the interviewer! • Act professional • Listen! • ALWAYS FOLLOW UP!

19. WORD FROM THE WISE • Know your online presence • Your online privacy settings • Remain positive! • Don’t turn down potential for advancement • Give to get! • Get the best letter of recommendation • Allow time for faculty • Provide biography/resume

20. Who Can Help? • Faculty Advisor • CAL Student Services Center: 523-8632 • Gateway Student Success Center : 523-4772 • Family • Friends

21. Thank You and Congratulations! Grad App Questions???? CAL Student Services 523-8632 Stacey Calvert, Athena Andriakos, Randy Shannon and Judy Sanford