7 - Graduation Ceremonies
Graduation for all students is celebrated at the May commencement ceremonies. Students may receive their diploma in December if they will have 1820 clinical hours by the fall graduation application deadline AND their externship contract allows for early release. Most students will receive their diploma in May. Students will graduate in May if they are on track to complete 1820 hours by the spring graduation application deadline AND their contracted externship placement ends before July 30. Students may receive their diploma in August if they anticipate completing the 1820 hours by the summer graduation deadline or the externship extends beyond July of the graduation year. This will require continuous enrollment through the summer semester.
See the Externship Policies and Procedures Manual for details regarding externship requirements.