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Degree Requirements:
The GGHSON Student Catalog is published annually and its provisions are applicable during September through August of the following academic year. However, a student who registers for the first time during a summer semester is subject to the degree requirements set forth in the catalog effective for the spring semester immediately preceding that summer semester. The student is responsible for ensuring courses taken meet requirements for graduation and that they are meeting all requirements for receipt of their degree. We suggest that the student run a degree audit at the end of each semester after final grades are posted and seek assistance from the Office of Student Affairs for any questions or concerns. Other conditions for graduation and program curricula can be found in the GGHSON Student Catalog posted on the nursing website. Graduation from the program does not guarantee licensure or employment.
Graduation/Diploma:
When you are eligible to graduate, you must complete the Intent to Graduate Form via WebRaider. You can designate the address to which you wish your diploma to be sent if not picked up at commencement. Note that you must be enrolled at the time of graduation and registered for a least one credit hour.
Diplomas are issued each semester in accordance with the following schedule:
| Graduation Semester |
Diploma Issued |
| Spring |
May |
| Summer |
August |
| Fall |
January |
Graduation with Honors:
The appropriate honor designation is made on the diploma. Only students completing an undergraduate degree are eligible to receive an honor designation. Honor designations are made for the following cumulative GPAs:
- 3.90 to 4.00: Summa Cum Laude
- 3.70 to 3.89: Magna Cum Laude
- 3.50 to 3.69: Cum Laude
GGHSON Commencement Ceremony
Commencement is held at the end of the spring and fall semesters. Students who anticipate graduating in the summer are eligible to participate in fall commencement. Students must have met all degree requirements and have submitted an application for their degree to participate in commencement. Participation in commencement does not guarantee that a student has met all requirements.
DAISY in Training Awards
Students who demonstrate excellence in clinical practice may be nominated for the Daisy in Training Award. One student will be honored at graduation. See CANVAS for nomination announcements and nomination forms.
Gaphalon Bearer
At each graduation ceremony, a student is selected to carry the program Gaphalon/Banner for the graduating cohort. In order to be considered, a student must submit an application to the nursing Office of Student Affairs by the deadline and meet all submission requirements. Contact the nursing Office of Student Affairs for more information.
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