College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Summer 2006 – Summer 2007  

1)   Filing for Candidacy/Graduation:

Complete the Online Graduation Application with the Office of the University Registrar for your degree at http://registrar.ucdavis.edu/graduation/, or in person in room 12 Mrak Hall

Online Filling Period for 2007

Winter 2007	11/1/06 – 1/17/07
Spring 2007	2/1/07 – 4/10/07
Summer 2007	5/14/07 – 7/6/07

                                                                                 
2)   Participation in the Commencement Ceremony:

You must apply online. If you are only signing up for participation in the ceremony go to http://caes.ucdavis.edu/NewsEvents/Events/Commencement, you can also access this information through the Office of the University Registrar website listed above. Summer and Fall candidates should participate in the December ceremony. Winter and Spring candidates should participate in the June ceremony.             

DEADLINES	Online sign up STARTS	Online sign up ENDS	Eligibility
December Ceremony (Summer & Fall ’06)	8/14/06	10/27/06	160 units by end of Summer Sessions
June Ceremony (Winter & Spring ’07)	2/5/07	4/13/07	160 units by end of Winter Qtr

3)   Major Certification:

Make an appointment with your major/faculty advisor to sign the Major Certification by the 10^th day of the quarter in which you plan to graduate. Your major will submit this form to the Dean’s Office for final evaluation. A copy of the complete evaluation for completion of your degree will be mailed to you from the Dean’s Office.

¨   Minor Program Petition:

1.      Complete an official Minor Program Petition.

2.      Obtain a signature from your faculty or major advisor.

3.      Obtain your minor advisor’s signature.

4.      Submit the completed Minor Program Petition to the CA&ES Dean’s Office (150 Mrak Hall) no later than the 10^th day of of the quarter in which you plan to graduate.

¨   Other Important Issues:

       *  Incomplete grades must be completed by the last day of finals, if needed for graduation. A grade change petition can be obtained from the Office of the Registrar; the student must give this to the instructor to facilitate the grade change.

       *  All pending transfer work must be submitted by specific deadlines in the quarter you will graduate. Contact the Dean’s Office for further information.

For additional commencement information pertaining to the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (important dates, frequently asked questions, and general information) call 752-0108 or go to http://caes.ucdavis.edu/NewsEvents/Events/Commencement

College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Graduation Checklist

Three - Four (approx.) Quarters Before Graduation:

q     If you plan to change your major, do it now! 

q     Except under unusual circumstances, no change of major will be permitted after 135 units. In order to be considered for a change of major after 135 units you must submit an approved graduation plan signed by your major adviser to the Dean’s Office

q     Students should not change/declare their major in the same quarter they plan to complete finalrequirements (see p. 60 of General Catalog) – this could delay your degree

Two Quarters Before Graduation:

q     Request a preliminary degree check from the Dean’s office. You can access this form on the college website at http://caes.ucdavis.edu/StudInfo/Advising/Forms.htm or request the form in person in 150 Mrak Hall

This preliminary degree check will not be done in the same quarter you graduate because you will be receiving an official complete evaluation at that time, it is best to complete this early to assure you will meet all College and University graduation requirements.

q     Check with your major department to make sure you will be ready to graduate at the time you are planning to be done

q     Make sure you have submitted all of your official transcripts for transfer coursework to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions

One Quarter Before Graduation:

q     Make final plans for any minors

q     Check dates to file for candidacy/graduation

q     Investigate cap & gown rentals

q     Make final plans to finalize “Incomplete” grades

Quarter of Graduation:

q     Confirm your mailing address with SISWEB or Registrar’s Office for where your Diploma should be mailed, otherwise you will have to pick it up on campus