Important Dates for December 2008 Graduation
Graduation Day is one of the most important events in a student's life. Remembering to take care of final details required to get to the finish line is equally important.

Sept.11: Last day to register for any necessary Independent Study Credit

Nov. 7: All Official Transcripts and Test Scores must be in the Registrar's Office

Nov. 12: Deadline to Apply for Graduation and submit required $100 graduation fee. There will be a $25 late charge for applications faxed or postmarked after November 12. Applications received or postmarked after December 5, will be held and processed for the Fall 2008 conferral. (Traditional students' accounts will be billed. Fee must be paid even if a student does not plan to participate in the ceremony)

Nov. 12: Deadline to order cap and gown. The payment or TA benefit form must accompany the form. Please add the link for the Cap and Gown order form. You may need to make a note that the form is faxed to the Registrar's Office; the form is mailed to the Bookstore.

NOTE: Graduation caps, gowns and invitations MUST be ordered from the Averett Bookstore. The cost IS NOT included in the graduation fee.

Nov. 28: Pay all account balances

Dec. 11: All requirements for graduation must be completed and grades submitted

Dec. 12: Attend Graduation Rehearsal, E. Stuart James Grant Convocation and Athletic Center on Averett's North Campus (707 Mt. Cross Rd.) on May 2 at 3:00 p.m.

Dec. 13: GRADUATION DAY! Participation in graduation is expected. Graduates should be in line by 9:30 a.m. The graduation ceremony will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m. If you find that you are unable to attend, please notify the Registrar's Office (in writing) or email Marquita Graves, Graduation Coordinator, at marquita.graves@averett.edu immediately.

Graduation Audits and Withdrawing from Graduation
After your application for graduation has been received, a graduation audit will be performed to confirm your eligibility for graduation. If you notice discrepancies, immediately bring them to the attention of your advisor or the Registrar's Office. If you find that you will not meet requirements, have already applied for graduation and wish to withdraw from the ceremony, please notify the Registrar's Office in writing. Faxes are acceptable (434-799-0658).

NOTE : Students withdrawn from graduation will need to re-apply to participate in a future graduation ceremony.

If you do not plan to participate in the ceremony, complete the bottom portion of your application indicating that you will graduate in absentia. You will still need to submit your graduation application and fees. Your diploma will be mailed approximately two weeks after the ceremony