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Congratulations to the class 2010!
Applying for Graduation
Each student must file an Intent to Graduate form with the Office of the Registrar. The Intent to Graduate form will officially establish the student as a Degree Candidate and initiates a preliminary review of your program requirements. This form must be completed, signed, and submitted to the Office of the Registrar by the following dates:
Degree Candidates must have completed all degree requirements and satisfied all financial obligations to be eligible for the degree conferral and participation in the commencement ceremony. Honors are based on the cumulative GPA.
Commencement Information
Commencement Ceremony will be held onMay 1, 201010:00 am.
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| Graduation Requirements Completed |
SPRING (May 2010) |
SUMMER (Aug 2010) |
| Conferral Degree Date |
MAY 30 |
AUGUST 30 |
All graduating students are encouraged to log into their sonisweb accounts to update their address and contact information as necessary
****PLEASE NOTE****
All the financial obligations must be cleared before the official diploma can be released.
Photographs
Graduates are requested to arrive at Houston’s First Baptist Church at 8:00 am for the official graduation photograph.
Individual picture information is coming soon.
FAQ (frequently asked questions)
Do I need to apply to graduate?
Yes. Intent to Graduate form is required.
Is there a charge for graduation?
Yes. There is a non-refundable $60 graduation fee. If you do not graduate in the term that you have registered to graduate in, you must file a new Intent to Graduate form.
How long will the Commencement Ceremony last?
The commencement ceremony should last no longer than two hours.
Who is this year’s Commencement Speaker?
TBD. Please check back soon.
What do I wear under my graduation gown? What kind of shoes should I wear?
Male Degree Candidates should wear a white dress shirt, modest tie, dark slacks, and dark socks/shoes.
Female Degree Candidates should wear a modest dress & dark shoes.
Who will graduate with honors?
Honors recognition is made at commencement based on the cumulative grade point average through the final semester. Graduation Honors are based on the GPA calculations of the major coursework only for students completing the accelerated Bachelors program. Graduation honors calculations for all other Bachelor programs are based on the cumulative GPA for all completed CBS coursework.
If the grades of the final semester change a student’s honors status, the correct status is noted on the official transcript. A bachelor’s degree candidate will graduate with honors as follows:
- Summa cum laude 3.80 – 4.00
- Magna cum laude 3.65 – 3.799
- Cum laude 3.50 – 3.649
What do I do if I'm not attending Commencement?
Please notify the Office of the Registrar at
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to advise them that you will not be attending.
When will I receive my diploma?
The official diploma will be available for students to pick it up or will be mailed at a later date according to the conferral dates. (See the Diplomas section)
With whom do I speak to confirm that I am graduating and/or confirm the spelling of my name in the Commencement program?
Please notify the Office of the Registrar at
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Contact Information
Please contact the Office of the Registrar for any question about graduation.
832-252-4631
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