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Excelsior Graduation July 9, 2010 - metadetroit - 03-23-2010
lawqueen04 Wrote:Im wondering about graduation. I am applying to Excelsior with 65 credits and I am hoping to finish by July. If I have enough credits I just graduate? and Is there more than one ceremony? Thank you
You would have to be enrolled and have all of your documents in by April 23 at the latest to participate in this graduation, I believe.
There is a document on EC's website called "Processing Parameters for Graduation"
Search for that at it lists all the cut-off dates.
Good luck!
Excelsior Graduation July 9, 2010 - NAP - 03-24-2010
lawqueen04 Wrote:Im wondering about graduation. I am applying to Excelsior with 65 credits and I am hoping to finish by July. If I have enough credits I just graduate? and Is there more than one ceremony? Thank you
Metadetroit is correct. April 23rd is the official deadline to have all of the transcripts submitted for the June conferral.
There is only one ceremony per year. Degrees are conferred monthly with about 2 months between finishing all of the requirements and the official degree conferral. If your degree is complete before the ceremony (but not officially conferred), it would not hurt to ask if you would be allowed to participate (walk) in the ceremony. I don't know what their policy is on this.
Excelsior Graduation July 9, 2010 - Anastasia - 03-24-2010
Marianne - I'm sending you good thoughts!
Perrick - I understand your schedule conflict, and you will be missed.
I'm still crossing my fingers that I can go financially - I expect that I will make it happen though or I wouldn't have begun this thread! I would really like the experience of walking in my graduation. I graduated high school early and moved away, and then did just the three years of college originally...
I also have to pay up my graduation fees and my final payments on the installation plan for Excelsior, so I owe them a bunch before I can get my diploma and walk!
Still so happy to be done with this phase though!!!!!!!
Excelsior Graduation July 9, 2010 - NAP - 05-15-2010
Has anyone received a package from EC about this year's graduation ceremony and planned events? If so, about how long ago did you receive it?
I have not received anything, yet, and was wondering if they have been sent out to any graduates already. Thanks.
Excelsior Graduation July 9, 2010 - peace123 - 05-15-2010
Nap,
I received mine awhile ago. I am still not sure if I will attend.
In my envelope is:
~a booklet titled: An invitation to attend your Excelsior College Commencement Celebration . Inside is the schdule of events and activities, etc.
~ a commencement 2010 response form that is due back by June 9th.
~ directions and map
~ a class ring order form
Excelsior Graduation July 9, 2010 - NAP - 05-15-2010
Thanks Peace123! Since the packets are available and the response is due so soon, I should be checking with EC about it this week.
I know that it is not always possible, but I hope you and any other graduates who would like to go will be able to attend.
Let us know what you decide.
Thanks again!
Excelsior Graduation July 9, 2010 - Anastasia - 05-15-2010
I recieved mine too, but didn't realize I had to respond soon. I've been sideswiped by being caregiver to two family members who were in the hospital over the past five weeks. When do we need to reply/send money by?
Excelsior Graduation July 9, 2010 - NAP - 05-16-2010
I will still ask about receiving a packet, but a lot of the commencement information is available online:
https://www.excelsior.edu/Excelsior_College/Commencement
The response form must be submitted through the mail by June 9th or it can be submitted online. The form is for registering for the commencement ceremony and other planned events. It also includes ordering a cap and gown for $50.
The deadline for making reservations at the designated hotel is June 25th.
It looks like a nice event. I hope a few of us will get to go and celebrate!
Excelsior Graduation July 9, 2010 - MomOfMany - 05-16-2010
This sounds like great fun! I'm no where near that point but it sounds awesome and I agree it's well deserved for y'all!
That would be a major expense for us. Maybe a 2nd honeymoon for dh and I would be added motivation? Dh is yelling for me to hit the books now. He likes that idea. lol
Excelsior Graduation July 9, 2010 - marianne202 - 05-16-2010
I have my pre-op appt this coming Friday, so we should get everything scheduled and that will dictate if I can go. I will let you all know. NAP I received my graduation packet with my diploma.