Graduation

Degrees are conferred at spring convocation. Those completing degree requirements at the end of a fall semester may participate in the following spring convocation. Those completing degree requirements at the end of a summer term or a fall term may participate in the preceding spring convocation.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University grants undergraduate degrees "with honors." Honors standing is determined by calculating the grade point average using all credit hours attempted.

• Summa Cum Laude: 3.90 GPA
• Magna Cum Laude: 3.75 GPA
• Cum Laude: 3.50 GPA

Application for graduation forms should be completed in the Registrar's Office for all degrees.

Students finishing in either the Fall or Spring semester should make application for graduation at the beginning of the spring semester.

Students completing degrees during the Summer term should make application for graduation by mid-term of the Spring Semester.

Degrees are recorded on the student's permanent academic record. Transcripts are available approximately one week after the close of each semester or term.

Except in rare and extenuating circumstances all graduating students are required to participate in the graduation ceremony which is held annually at the close of the Spring semester.

Application for graduation should be filed at the Registrar's Office no later than February 1.