Fall 2009 Commencement:

Saturday, December 19, 2009, 1:30pm at the SIU Arena

A $25 graduation fee is established for all persons receiving degrees. The fee is payable at the time of application or the fee will be charged to the student's account. The fee does not cover the rental fee for the cap, gown, and hood, or the cost of the invitations. These items are ordered through the University Book Store in the Student Center and questions regarding them should be referred to the University Book Store.

Final, approved copies of research reports, theses, and dissertations are due in the Graduate School office at the published deadline date. Contact the Graduate School for dates. Doctoral students must also submit the survey form of earned doctorates at the time the dissertation is submitted.

The Graduate School Guidelines for the Preparation of Dissertations, Theses and Research Papers is available at the Graduate School or on the website at http://www.gradschool.siuc.edu/dtrguide. Since each program has chosen a manual style that must be used in conjunction with the Graduate School guidelines, the student should contact the department for additional departmental information. Although attendance at commencement is not compulsory, students who wish to graduate in absentia must notify the Graduate School in advance. This information is needed for seating arrangements and for mailing purposes.

Hood Colors for Masters (All tassels are black)

Hood Colors For Doctoral (All tassels are gold)

Posthumous Degrees

Questions regarding the Graduate Assistantship\Fellowship Office: Contact gaoffice@siu.edu