Graduation
Forum
ETSU
Office of the Registrar
Graduation Office
2. Degree
Audit – Holds
on GoldLink
3. E-mail to
Student
/Advisor
(Goldmail)
Incomplete
Approved
4a. Complete
remaining
courses/other
requirements
8 STEPS
TOWARD A
DIPLOMA
4b. Register for
remaining courses/Submit
Changes and
Substitutions
5. Clear up Holds – Maintain
GPA – Pass Courses
7a. Degree
Posted on
GoldLink
6. GRADUATE !
7b. Degree Not
Posted
(Pending)
8. Contact Graduation Office to update
Graduation Term
Step 1: Submit Graduation
Paperwork
Turn in both the Intent to Graduate & Major/Minor
Sheets or signed Degree Works audit by the
deadline
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Spring 2014 – September 9, 2013
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Summer 2014 – January 30, 2014
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Fall 2014 – June 16, 2014
(two terms prior to expected graduation term)
Submit Graduation Paperwork (cont’d)
• Intent to Graduate Forms are submitted
online
• Students in 2011-2012 catalog and after may
submit their signed Degree Works Audit as
Major or Minor sheets
• Intent Forms will only be reviewed with
Major/Minor sheets or Degree Works Audit
• Relevant signatures are required
(Advisor/Chair & Student)
* Please check with your department to see if they have already prepared Major/Minor sheets
*Second Degree Bachelor Students can obtain contract in Admissions.
Degree Works
• Log onto GoldLink and click Degree Works to track
your progress towards your degree
Use Your Signed Degree Works Audit in
Place of Your Major/Minor sheet
Step 2: Evaluation - Holds
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General Education
 Certain majors require particular General Education courses
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Writing, Oral, and Technology intensive requirements
 4 Writing (2 in Major/Minor) (2 at 3000/4000 level)
 2 Oral (1 in Major/Minor)
 1 Technology (in Major/Minor)
 ½ Intensives will apply for transfer students with 50 or more earned hours
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Degree/Major/Minor requirements
 Double degrees/majors must meet the General Education requirements of both degrees/majors
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GPA Requirements
 Overall, ETSU, Major, Minor
 Some greater than 2.00
 Check catalog for specifics
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California Critical Thinking Skills Test
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University Testing Center is on the first floor of the Sherrod Library
University Testing Center: 439-6708
Most undergraduate students MUST take the exam unless:
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This hold will be removed once the results have
• been uploaded into our system
Major Field Test
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You have already taken the California Critical Thinking Skills Test
You are seeking your second degree (or can verify completion of an equivalent exam at a TBR
approved school)
You are registered with Disability Services
English is not your primary language (must be verified)
Only certain majors require a field test – dept will notify students of this
requirement
Graduation Office receives notification once this test has been completed
CSCI 1100: Using Information Technology
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Complete the course or take the proficiency exam
Professional Education requirements
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Student teaching must be included for certification
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Total Hours
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50 hours at Senior Institution (4 year school)
At least 25% of program of study hours must be taken at ETSU
All UG degrees require AT LEAST 120 hours (excluding developmental
studies courses)
Repeating Courses
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Second Attempt: Second grade will override better or worse
Third Attempt: Third grade will override better or worse
Fourth Attempt: Third grade and beyond will be averaged toward
GPA
Graduation holds DO NOT affect registration.
Step 3: E-mail to Student and
Advisor
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Notification will be emailed to your Goldmail account and to your advisor
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Dropped classes, Substitutions, and repeats may affect the final outcome of this audit
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One of two e-mails:
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INCOMPLETE
APPROVED
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Review for Accuracy
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Reply to your analyst with questions
• Approved
– Do not alter schedule
– On track for graduation – still may have holds
• Incomplete
– Submit Substitution Forms
• Online / Paper / E-mail from Advisor
– Register for needed courses
– Update expected graduation term
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Successfully complete current courses
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Commencement Ceremony and program will reflect your previous semester’s GPA and honors recognition
Your diploma will reflect your final semester’s GPA and honors recognition
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Resolve final holds
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Graduation Celebration (March 18)
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Pick up Cap & Gown
• 2 weeks prior in Records Office or at Celebration
Order Invitations www.balfour.com
• Unlimited Guests – disability accommodations available at Graduation Rehearsal
Ring Ceremony – sponsored Alumni Office
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http://www.etsu.edu/alumni/events/ringceremony.aspx
Verify your name for accuracy online in the Graduation Program Proof
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Will be sent to your Goldmail address
http://www.etsu.edu/reg/graduation/ceremony.aspx
STEP 6: Graduation Ceremony
• Rehearsal – Friday before commencement at the same
time as the ceremony
• Check Website for updated breakdown
• Free online streaming available
Example
10 AM
2 PM
Arts and Sciences
Business and Technology
Public Health
Clinical and Rehabilitative Health
Sciences
Education
Continuing Studies
Biomedical Sciences
Pharmacy
Nursing
Step 7: Degree Posted
• Degrees will be posted about one week after final grades are
submitted.
• Diplomas will be available for pick up in the Graduation Office
approximately 10 business days after degrees are conferred.
• Diplomas not picked up within 4 weeks for students who live
outside of a 30 mile radius of ETSU will be mailed.
• Remember to update your mailing address and phone
number on GoldLink!
STEP 8: If Your Degree is not awarded–
Update Your Graduation Term
• Once you submit paperwork for a specific term,
registration is blocked for future terms
• DO NOT resubmit everything: Contact the Graduation
Office and ask for your expected graduation term to
be updated
• Start back over with step 2
• Call us at 423-439-6822 for assistance
Graduation Analysts (through Spring 2014)
Michelle Lamb
Accounting
Allied Health
Clinical/Rehab Health
Digital Media
Economics
Finance
Interior Design
Management
Marketing
Public Health
Nursing
Wendy Sutherland
Computer Science
Education
Engineering Technology
Mass Communication
Communication Studies
Survey/Mapping
Theater
Billie Lancaster
Continuing Studies
Graduation Analysts (through Spring 2014)
Bobbie Wood
Anthropology
Art
Biology
Bluegrass
Chemistry
Criminal Justice
English
Geography
Geology
History
International Affairs
Language
Math
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Women’s Studies
Graduation Analysts
• Check our website for updates!
• Analysts for Summer 2014 graduates may
change
Reverse Transfer
• Students who transferred to ETSU from Walters
State Community College or Northeast State
Community College
• Must have earned at least 60 credit hours at ETSU
• Must have earned at least 15 hours at Walters
State Community College or 20 hours at
Northeast State Technical Community College
• Can have transcripts sent back to WSCC or
NESTCC to be evaluated for an Associate Degree
• Contact the Registrar’s Office for more
information
Step 9: Complete an On-line Graduation Survey
• http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22GH6CLHMLZ
• Visit the Graduation homepage and click the Graduation Survey
link
Useful Links
• Online Intent to Graduate:
http://www.etsu.edu/reg/regforms/intenttograd.aspx
• Graduation Celebration:
http://www.etsu.edu/alumni/events/realworld.aspx
• Senior Exit Exam: http://www.etsu.edu/uged/cfaa/
• Invitations: www.balfour.com
• Graduation Ceremony:
http://www.etsu.edu/reg/graduation/ceremony.aspx