Part-Time MBA students are eligible to graduate any month of the year. This University of Minnesota-wide form initiates the graduation process and should be sent directly to the MBA Student Affairs Office.

• The deadline for your Application for Degree is the first working day of the month in which you intend to graduate. For example, if you want to graduate in December, your form must be sent in no later than the first working day of that month.

• If graduating at the end of Spring or Summer semester, please turn in your Application by March 1st, in order to ensure that you get commencement invitations and cap and gown ordering information in a timely manner.

• Please submit your Application for Degree by faxing it to the MBA Student Affairs Office at 612-626-7785, or dropping it off in person at Suite 1-110.

Non-MBA Graduate students:

• Can petition to take up to 3 Carlson MBA courses
• Are registered on a space-available basis, after registration for MBA students wraps up
• Will receive a confirmation email from the MBA Program Office if enrolled in a course

Term	Petition Deadline
Fall 2009 (A-Term)	August 31, 2009
Fall 2009 (B-Term)	October 26, 2009
Spring 2010 (A-Term)	January 12, 2010
Spring 2010 (B-Term)	March 12, 2010
Summer 2010	June 7, 2010

If you have any questions, please contact Melanie Boutell. 

Part-Time MBA Students wanting to register for Full-Time MBA, HRIR or classes outside the MBA program:

• Part-Time MBA students can petition to take Full-Time MBA elective courses and HRIR courses on a space-available basis.
  
• Part-Time MBA students can also petition to take courses outside the MBA program.