Graduation Requirements
The Application for Graduation is a multi-step process. Graduate students must apply for graduation within the second and fifth weeks of the semester in which they plan to graduate via Self-Service (MySE). It is the responsibility of the student to initiate and complete the graduation process. Students are highly recommended to contact their major advisor to schedule an appointment.
- Apply for Graduation via Self-Service (MySE) using the Graduation Overview. A review of the student’s academic file will be made to ensure all requirements for the master’s degree program have been completed. Students will be informed of any deficiencies at that time.
- Pay the $45.00 Graduation Fee added to the student’s billing account for the final semester.
- Requirements for Graduation:
- GPA of 3.00 or better with no more than two grades of C. (Master of Music Education — no C’s; Clinical Mental Health Counseling — up to three C’s.) A grade below C is not acceptable and will not earn credit on the degree plan.
- Complete a minimum of the appropriate graduate hours for the degree and all requirements of the specific program area.
- Complete a minimum of 21 hours at SE, including the last 4 hours of the program.
- Hours must be completed within 6 years of graduation.
- Have all official transcripts on file. For students who have accepted student loans, Exit Counseling with the Office of Financial Aid is required. Contact the Office of Financial Aid at financialaid@se.edu or 580-745-2186.
- Complete the Graduate Completer Survey using the link sent via email from the Office of Graduate Studies.
- Refer to graduation information on the Graduation page from the Office of the Registrar. Announcements will be sent from the Office of the Registrar via the university email address issued to students.
Students will receive their diploma in the mail approximately 8–10 weeks after graduation if all requirements for the master’s degree program have been met.
For any questions, contact the Office of Graduate Studies at 580-745-2200 or gradschool@se.edu.
Honor Graduates
Students in the graduating class with a 4.00 grade-point average are recognized as honor graduates at the commencement exercises. For consideration as an honor graduate, a student must be completing the requirements for their first master’s degree. The retention grade-point average is used in determining honor standing. All honor designations for the commencement ceremonies are tentative until the review of the student’s final grade and the conferral of the degree.