Graduation Clearance

In addition to the graduation application, accreditation form, and financial aid exit counseling, please ensure any outstanding obligations are also satisfied. More details in the sections below.

Library & Tuition/Fee Obligations

Any outstanding tuition and fee payments must be made prior to the end of the term. Contact the Office of the Bursar for information at 757-388-2902.

All outstanding library obligations, such as the returning of checked out materials and/or the payment of overdue fines, must be taken care of and cleared by the Library prior to graduation. If you are unsure if you have any outstanding obligations, please contact the Library at 757-388-3693.

PLEASE NOTE:  Outstanding obligations will prevent the release of transcripts and diplomas (per the Graduation Policy). Graduating students will not be allowed to check out items during the last 2 weeks of their final semester.

Student ID Badges

All student ID badges (including the hanging card that states Student - "Program" and the Emergency codes/Fire procedures card) MUST be turned when picking up your ceremony tickets. If you are not attending the ceremony(ies), your badge must be turned in absolutely no later than May 8th. You can drop them off in the lobby during normal business hours. There will be a box at the front desk for you to drop them in. If you drop them off after hours, please use the drop box located to the left of the front door.

If your badge is not returned, you will NOT receive your diploma, graduate/walk in the ceremony, or have your information sent to examination agencies (per the Graduation Policy).

Uniform & Whiteboard Donations

Donation of uniforms and whiteboards in good condition are greatly appreciated. There will be a box available in the lobby beginning the week of May 2nd for donations.

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