Complete all requirements for the degree. For a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 120 hours is required; for an associate degree, a minimum of 60 hours is required. Check with your advisor for more information.
Earn a combined retention/graduation GPA of at least 2.0 in all coursework. No grade lower than “C” will be accepted in a major or minor or in courses transferred from an out-of-state institution.
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Apply for Graduation |
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At the end of your 90th hour, apply for graduation. |
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Obtain the form from your advisor. |
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Degree Completion Plan |
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After applying for graduation, complete a Degree Completion Plan with your advisor. |
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With Honors Criteria |
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Summa Cum Laude……….4.0 |
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Magna Cum Laude.........…3.90-3.99 |
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Cum Laude.........………....3.80-3.89 |
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Regalia |
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Caps and gowns must be purchased from the Claremore campus Barnes and Noble Bookstore. The bookstore can be reached at bookstore@rsu.edu or 918-343-7847. |
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| Bachelor's degree |
Black cap and gown |
| Associate degree |
Silver cap and gown |
| Summa Cum Laude |
Blue Stole |
| Magna Cum Laude |
Red Stole |
| Cum Laude |
White Stole |
| Psi Chi |
Blue/White/Gold Medallion and Blue/Yellow Cords
(Members of Psi Chi should contact Dr. Kevin Woller) |
| Sigma Beta Delta |
Green and Gold Cords or Stole
(Members of Sigma Beta Delta should contact Dr. MaryRose Hart) |
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Financial Aid |
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All graduates who have a loan or a financial aid hold must complete a Financial Aid Exit Survey. |
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Announcements |
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Graduation announcements may be purchased through the RSU Barnes and Nobel Bookstore. |