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Graduation

As a Part-Time MBA student, you can graduate any month of the year, provided you have fulfilled all program requirements. In order to be cleared for graduation, all coursework must be completed with the final grades posted and all program fees must be paid.

 

Graduation Forms

  • No later than the beginning of your final semester, be sure to submit an * Application For Degree Form and a * Degree Program Form (if an updated one is not on file with the Part-Time MBA Program). The program office will send you a graduation clearance letter after your final semester grades have been posted and verified. Please note that for those graduating between the months of January and August, it is highly advisable that both forms be sent to the Part-Time MBA Program no later than March 1. The program uses the forms to determine to whom the graduation commencement invitations should be sent.

Study Abroad

  • Graduating students who are participating in May or Summer term global enrichment programs should not select May as their graduation month on the Application for Degree Form. This is due to the policy that a student must have ALL of their grades posted before their degree can be cleared. Please note that for most May or Summer global enrichment programs, the grades will not be posted until August or September. Therefore, these are the months that most May / Summer study abroad students would be eligible for degree clearance.

Commencement

  • The Carlson School holds one graduation ceremony each May for those students who have graduated during the academic year (September 1 - August 31). The next Carlson School of Management Commencement will be held on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 9:00 AM in Northrop Memorial Auditorium. Jeff Greenfield will be the commencement speaker.

Carlson Scholars

  • This designation honors the top 10 percent of each graduate program's graduating class, based on grade point average earned through the fall semester prior to commencement. These students represent the highest level of academic achievement across the Carlson School of Management and are recognized at the spring commencement ceremony.


Part-Time MBA Students of the Year Awards

  • Any Part-Time MBA student graduating in the current academic year (September 2007-August 2008) is eligible to be considered for the Part-Time MBA Students of the Year awards, recognizing the contributions of Part-Time students to the Carlson School both inside and outside the classroom. We encourage self-nominations or nominations submitted by Carlson faculty, staff, and students. Download the nomination form by clicking here.

 

 


Diploma

You will receive your diploma by mail approximately two months after you have been cleared to graduate. If you don't receive it, contact the Records Office at 612-625-8517. To change your mailing address, contact the Office of the Registrar at 612-624-1111.


Alumni

After you graduate, you'll become a lifelong member of a powerful alumni network. Carlson alumni are known for their involvement with the school and with students. Giving back is a great opportunity to enrich your career and support your school.

 

 

Alumni Resources

Alumni Events

MBA Alumni Advisory Council (AAC)
Volunteer Opportunities

Alumni Network

 

Complete the Alumni Leadership Pledge and include your current mailing and employer information.  This information will be used to ensure that you receive information about your access to the Alumni Online Directory after you have been cleared from the University for graduation.