Graduation 2011
(Postdoctoral students)
Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Office of the Registrar
100 East Newton Street Room G428
Boston, MA 02118
617-638-4708
Important Graduation C.A.G.S/Diploma Guidelines
Please see the schedule below to determine the date of your degree conferral and how you will
receive your diploma.
SIGNED OUT:
Between May 23th & August 26th
Between August 29th & December 16th
CONFERRAL DATE
September 25, 2011
January 25, 2012
DIPLOMA DISTRIBUTION
Mailed to diploma address
Mailed to diploma address
If you complete the sign-out process on or prior to either deadline date, you may request an official “Letter of
Completion” from the Office of the Registrar (G-428). Official “Letters of Graduation” are issued on or after the
conferral date upon your request.
Postdoctoral research degree candidates: In order to avoid any additional registration and tuition charges, it is recommended that
you submit your final thesis to the appropriate department at least two months prior to the graduation date. Be sure to check with
your individual department for exact dates and timelines. In addition, please submit your completed sign-out sheet by the set dates
above in order to be recognized as an official graduate.
*Tuition: Any student who must extend professional preparation beyond the regular scheduled program will be registered and
required to pay tuition.
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Students remaining past the program end date to complete clinical requirements will be registered and assessed a partial
tuition.
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Students who are enrolled in a research program, have completed all their program requirements, and are in the process
of writing their thesis or dissertation, will be registered and assessed a continuing student fee.
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International students
International students in F-1 status: If you will not graduate as expected in September 2011 please make sure
that your I-20 is valid at least until January 25, 2012. If not, you must request an extension from the
International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO).
Instructions for requesting an I-20 extension can be found on the ISSO website:
http://www.bu.edu/isso/students/current/f1/status/extension.html.
International students in J-1 status: If you will not graduate as expected in September 2011 please make sure
that your DS-2019 is valid at least until January 25, 2012. If not, you must request an extension from the
International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO).
Instructions for requesting a DS-2019 extension can be found on the ISSO website:
http://www.bu.edu/isso/students/current/j1/status/extension.html.
You must submit your extension request to the ISSO at least two weeks in advance of the I-20
end date in order to ensure you will receive the extension before your current document expires.
In addition, international students who graduate in September must complete summer semester verification at
the ISSO.
BU International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO): 888 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd Floor Boston, MA 02215
(617)353-3565
MS,MSD,DSC,DSCD
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE
Postdoctoral Class of 2011
(May 2011, September 2011, and January 2012)
Please view the Important Graduation C.A.G.S/Diploma Guidelines.
NAME_________________________________ ID#___________________________________
Last Name, First Name
THIS STUDENT HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED ALL REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO RECEIVE A
__________________ DEGREE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ________________________________.
MS, MSD, DSc, DScD
TITLE OF THESIS/DISSERTATION:
____________________________________________________________________________
Chairman (Dental Public Health & Prosthodontics require both Chairman & Director sig.)
____________________________
Chairman Signature
Date
___________________________________
Director Sig.(DPH & Pros. Required) Date
Research Advisor
____________________________________________________________________________
Signature
Date
Dr. Thomas Kilgore, Associate Dean for Advanced Education, Robinson Room B305
____________________________________________________________________________
Signature
Date
SDM Business Office, Mr. John Reilly G-317 or Timothy Mcdonough G- 317
____________________________________________________________________________
Signature
Date
Student Financial Services,
Room A401, 617/638-5130, Appointment necessary.
Everyone must obtain this signature.
_____________________________________________________________________________
Signature
Date
Office of the Registrar, University Fees, Room 428 Note: Please obtain this signature last and
submit a copy of the Alumni Medical Library Dental Thesis/Dissertation receipt. In addition, it is
required that you return your BU student Identification card at the time you obtain this final
signature.
_____________________________________________________________________________
Signature
Date
Official Use Only
Comp hold
Make Official
Collect Id Card
Initials____________
□ Yes □ No
□ Yes □ No
□ Yes □ No
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