Undergraduate Senior Check List

Calling all seniors!  Spring semester is fast approaching, and with that comes the responsibilities of finishing out classes and requirements for your major, filing all the paperwork out on time, and preparing for commencement and the job market.  The problems that most seniors face are where to start and what to do.  Fear not! PSU is here to help you get that diploma on time.

The Undergraduate Advising Center provides plenty of support and information to assist seniors on the cusp of graduation.  Educational Assistant Deb Tobine explained that this is the third year that they send out notifications as to the student's progress and requirements.  "Once a student files to graduate, we do an overview of them and send an email to the advisor and student on whether or not they are eligible to graduate.  This usually occurs around the end of November or early December."  For students who do not keep up with their credits or know what they have left to accomplish, this is a useful tool.  "Nobody was letting them know until late Spring semester," Tobine said.  "It's too late by then."

Senior and Criminal Justice major Erica Deely gave her thoughts on personally being prepared for the end of her last year at PSU.  "I know for me, personally, I'm still worried if I'll be all set on graduating in the spring.  You just hope and pray that if you pass your classes that you'll be all set and that your advisor knows what he or she is talking about."  She also commented on the usefulness of having information readily available for seniors. "I think if you know where to find the sources of getting that information, then you're golden. However, I know some seniors who are in full panic mode because they have no idea if they're on the right track for completing the right courses in order to graduate."

For anyone who has yet to file their Undergraduate Degree Request & Commencement Participation Notification, you are still applicable to walk in May, but there will be a $50.00 Late Fee through a one month period after the November 1 deadline.   It is very important for the Registrar's Office and the Undergraduate Advising Center that any and all forms be completed and submitted on time.

Here are a few important websites to visit for more information:

http://www.plymouth.edu/office/undergraduate-advising/: This is the Undergraduate Advising Center website.  If you click "For Students" on the left hand column, there will be a full listing of academic and advising responsibilities, as well as assistance with planning your degree and credit evaluations.

http://www.plymouth.edu/commencement/undergraduate/: This is the website for Commencement 2012 for Undergraduates.  Anything from the website's Senior Check List to lodging listings to cap and gown pickups is available.

http://www.plymouth.edu/office/global-education/: This website assists seniors, or any student who wants to get a jumpstart on their career, and provides tools and opportunities for internships, jobs, and resume and interview tips.

Here are a few lists on the major dates and actions that need to be recognized from now until Commencement next May:

Dates to Remember:

Nov. 1-Degree application form should have been submitted.   

          There is a one month late period, with $50.00 fee.

Nov. 14-18-First Senior Portrait Session in HUB 031.

Feb. 6-10-Make-up Senior Portrait Session in HUB 031.

Mar.5-6 and 8-9-Final Senior Portrait Session in HUB 031.

Mar. 9-9am-3 pm in HUB Courtroom-Graduates Day.

Mar. 26-May 20-Cap and gown pick up in PSU Bookstore.

Mar. 26-Apr. 16-Inclement weather tickets pick up at the Registrar's Office.

May 7-11-Senior Activities.

May 18-Spring Convocation: 4 pm-Foley Gymnasium, PE Center, Seniors            

               Bon Voyage Dinner 6 pm HUB Courtroom.

May 19-PSU Commencement Ceremony 10 am, Currier Field, PE Center.

Preparing to Graduate:

•Make sure all course requirements are completed in accordance to your selected University Catalog.

•Make sure both your major and minor requirements are filled. (Courses, internships, specified exams, etc.)

•Make sure your grade point average for your major and minor are met.  Every major/minor requires at least a 2.00 GPA.

•File your paperwork, including the Academic Major and Academic Minor, Request to Change Catalog, and Transfer Credit Approval forms!

•Take care of parking tickets, library fines, etc.

•Undergraduate Degree Request & Commencement Participation Notification form should have been filed by November 1st.  Did you get that done?