Spring 2012 - Saturday, May 5th, at 11:00 a.m. in the Wunderley Gymnasium
If you are planning to graduate from Penn State Greater Allegheny, it will be necessary to take the following steps:
Declare your intent to Graduate. It is your responsibility to notify the University of your intent to graduate. By now you should have declared your intent to graduate by using the "Graduating This Semester" application on eLion. The Intent to Graduate Activation Period for Spring 2012 was January 2 through January 23. If you missed the activation deadline for your intended semester of graduation, you must contact the Registrar's Office in Frable 102/104.
Meet with your Adviser. Use eLion to request a current degree audit and review it with your Academic Adviser to ensure that all requirements have been met. If you are missing course, credit, or grade requirements, you will NOT be able to graduate.
Check your Address. You will be receiving important graduation information in the mail, so it is important that your address is up-to-date. You can check your address on eLion by selecting the "Address Information" tab. Make sure that your LOCAL address is correct.
Transfer your Credits. You should avoid taking classes at another institution during your intended semester of graduation. If you do, you MUST ensure that Penn State receives the grades on time. Transfer credits should be sent to:
Attention: Karen Scott
Undergraduate Admissions
201 Shields Building
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16804-3000
If you plan to attend the Commencement Ceremonies at Greater Allegheny, it will be necessary to take the following steps:
* Check your Mail. If you have declared your intent to graduate, you will receive important graduation information in the mail about 4-6 weeks before graduation. This information will include:
- The date and time of the commencement ceremony
- The deadline to RSVP to the Academic Affairs Office
- How and when to purchase your cap and gown from the Bookstore (cost is $38.00). (In observance of tradition, all commencement participants will wear full academic regalia, consisting of a traditional gown and mortarboard with tassel.)
- Six announcements along with RSVP cards to return for those attending.
*RSVP. You will receive a letter with contact information and the deadline to RSVP to Academic Affairs regarding your invitation to attend commencement. Please RSVP even if you are NOT planning to attend.
*Pick up your Cap and Gown at the campus Bookstore. It is important that you pick up your cap and gown as directed in the instructions you receive in the mail. The bookstore will be open at 10:00 a.m. on graduation day.
*Arrive one-half hour before Commencement. To ensure an organized procession and seating, you must arrive at the Wunderley Gym, Room 201, one-half hour before the commencement ceremony.
If you have any questions, please contact Academic Affairs at 412-675-9140 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 412-675-9140 .