Undergraduate degree application FAQ

What is the undergraduate degree application?
The undergraduate degree application is an online application for your degree. Remember, applying for your degree is not the same as applying for commencement or to walk in graduation.

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Who can use the undergraduate degree application?
Undergraduates who have completed 90 credits or are earning an undergraduate certificate may use the undergraduate degree application.

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I think I'm eligible to use this application but I can't get into the system. What should I do?
Check your total number of credits and/or make sure that paperwork for your certificate program has been processed. If you meet the requirements, please inform your college office that you are having problems.

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What are the financial aid consequences for applying for my degree?
Applying for a degree may have serious consequences for your eligibility. More information.

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What if I don't see the graduation term I want?
The undergraduate degree application allows students to apply for graduation up to one year ahead of their expected graduation date. If you don't see the term in which you want to graduate, the deadline may have passed or you may be applying too early. If you believe your desired graduation term should be listed but it is not, or if you don't know which term to select, please contact your college office.

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I missed the deadline to apply; what should I do?
If possible, select a future term. Even though you may have missed the deadline for your desired term, you can still use the undergraduate degree application to apply for a future term. If you have extenuating circumstances and must graduate in a term not listed, please contact your college office.

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What does the 'submission deadline' mean?
The submission deadline is the last date to use the undergraduate degree application to apply for graduation. Each deadline is different depending on the term.

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What happens if I cancel and exit before my application is completed?
If you choose to 'cancel and exit' anytime during your application, you will lose all of the information you had previously entered. This means you will have to start at the beginning the next time you want to complete an application.

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My degree isn't listed correctly in my application.
If your degree is listed incorrectly, you'll need to contact the college office offering the degree. State you are ready to apply for your degree but noticed it isn't listed correctly in your application. They may ask you to come in to their office.

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My major or minor isn't listed correctly; what should I do?
The undergraduate degree application allows you to remove incorrect majors or minors. If you have a major or minor listed in the undergraduate degree application you do not intent to finish, you may select 'Remove' to remove it from your permanent record. If no major or minor is listed correctly in your application, please contact the college office offering the major or minor for more information.

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I have more than one degree to apply for in the same term.
If you have two degrees in the same college (for example, a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts in the College of Liberal Arts) you will be able to apply for both degrees in one application. If you have two degrees in separate colleges (for example, a Bachelor of Science from the Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Liberal Arts) you will need to complete a separate application for each degree. You will have an opportunity at the end of your first application to return to the beginning of the undergraduate degree application and complete a second application.

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Can I go backward in my application if I think I entered something incorrectly?
You have the opportunity in the undergraduate degree application to return to a previous step to make changes. You will also be asked to review your application before you submit it; changes can be made at that time.

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Please explain 'Include,' 'Defer' and 'Remove'—I don't know which one to pick!
Include: Select 'include' for majors or minors you will complete by the term you selected for graduation.
Defer: Select 'defer' for majors or minors you intend to complete at a different time than the term you selected for graduation, or select for majors and minors you will include with a different application for degree.
Note: If you defer a major or minor and complete it at a later time, you will need to contact the college office offering the major or minor when you have completed the requirements.
Remove: Select 'remove' for majors or minors you do not intend to complete at any time. Note: By selecting 'remove,' you will remove this major or minor from your permanent student record. This means you will need to contact your college office offering the major or minor should you decide to complete it later. If there is any chance you may complete this major or minor at another time, select 'defer.'

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I want to change how my name will appear on my diploma.
You have the option to select your primary name or, if you have one listed, your preferred name as your diploma name. You also have the option to edit the appearance of your first and middle name. However, making changes to the appearance of your name does not update your primary or preferred name with the University; your diploma name is seperate from your primary and preferred name. To update your primary name, Fill out a "Student Name Change Request" form. You will need to submit appropriate documentation with this form. To update your preferred name, select the "Personal Information" link listed on the One Stop home page.

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Which address should I choose?
You should select the address where you want your diploma mailed. Remember, it takes four to six weeks to receive your diploma. Keep in mind your diploma will be mailed in a non-bendable envelope. Consider that when choosing your address. Also, keep in mind that your diploma may be delivered in inclement weather.

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My address isn't listed correctly; how do I fix it?
Enter your correct address in the 'Diploma Address' field. If you wish to update your home or mailing address, use the "Personal Information" link on the One Stop home page.

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I want my diploma sent to a third party; how do I do this?
To send your diploma to a third party, enter the address in the 'Diploma Address' field. Be sure to include 'In care of' followed by the name of the person who will receive your diploma on the first line of the address field.

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What does the 'deadline' mean when I'm reviewing my information?
There are different processing deadlines for each piece of information you enter. You must abide by each individual deadline to ensure accurate and timely processing of your application.

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How will I know if my application has been successfully submitted?
Once you hit 'submit' at the end of the application, you will see a screen confirming the successful submission of your application. You will also be asked to print a copy for your records.

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If I think something is incorrect after I submit my application, how do I get it changed?
Once your application is submitted, you can make changes online—provided you abide by the deadlines listed on the review page of your application. If you wish to make a change after any deadline has passed, contact your college office.

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