ASHLAND UNIVERSITY
APPLICATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE
Application Fee:  $75.00 (An additional  $25.00 late fee will be charged if submitted after deadline)

Application deadlines:  December Completion - September 1; May Completion - November 1; Summer Completion - May 1

NOTE: The application deadline must be met to assure participation in the appropriate graduation ceremony.

Print your name exactly as you wish it to appear on your diploma:

Name: ________________________________________________   SS# ________________________

Print city/state as you wish them to appear opposite your  name on program ____________________

Please print phonetic spelling of name ___________________________________________________

Date of application _________________    Signature of student _______________________________

Mailing address after graduation _________________________________________________________

                                                ________________________________________________________

1.  Graduation (This section required for degree to be awarded and listed on transcript.)

    I hereby apply for the degree as indicated below:
    __ Bachelor of Arts,__ Bachelor of Music, __ Bachelor of Science, __ B.S. in Business Adm.
    __ B.S. in Education, __ B.S. in Social Work, __ B.S. in Nursing, __ Bachelor of Fine Arts __ Associate of Arts

    Major Field(s) ________________________________________________

    Minor Field(s) ________________________________________________

    I expect to COMPLETE the requirements:  A copy of the Program Evaluation, noting plan for completion,

must be submitted with the Application for Graduation. Must be signed by student and academic advisor.

    __ Summer yr_____ (Application deadline is May 1. August graduates' diplomas are not available until December Commencement )

    __ December yr_____   (Application deadline is September 1)

    __ May yr_____    (Application deadline is November 1)

              Late Applications will be accepted and will be charged a $25.00 late fee after deadline.

2.  Public Relations Office  For more information visit:  www.ashland.edu/newsroom/index.html

     If you would like a photo sent to your hometown paper, please submit one to the Public Relations Office,
     307 Founders Hall, Ashland University, 401 College Ave.,
Ashland, OH  44805.  If you would also like a
     release
and photo sent to another newspaper other than your hometown, please contact the Public Relations
     office.  Photo deadlines: May Graduates – May 1; August Graduates – July 15; December Graduates – Dec. 1.

3.  Career Development Center     dburns1@ashland.edu
    The Career Development Center assists students and alumni by helping them develop skills and knowledge to

    manage their careers and conduct successful job searches.  Among the resources available are eRecruiting,

    our employer database that lists positions specifically for AU students/alumni, cover letter and resume guides

    and critiques, mock interviews, job fairs and on-line Ohio and national employer databases. For more

    information visit:  www.ashland.edu/career .

4.  Business Office busoff@ashland.edu
    All indebtedness must be cleared by the Business Office before the diploma and final transcripts will be issued.

5.  Payment
    The seventy-five dollar ($75.00) graduation fee is to be paid or on deposit in the Business Office before this
    application will be processed.  (Fee is required although participation in commencement is optional.)

    Mail payment (include late fee if applicable) with this application by the indicated deadline to:
    Registrar's Office, Ashland University, 401 College Ave., Ashland, OH 44805. (419) 289-5029

    Fee Paid by     __ cash        __ check (no. _______)        __ credit card (see below)

    Business Office Signature : _________________    Date ______ (for office use only)
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  NOTE:  If you fax  your application you will need to provide a credit card number.   FAX NO:  419-289-5939

    ____ VISA, ____ Master Card         Card Number ______________________________    Expiration Date :____________
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6. NOTE:  All requirements must be met prior to attending commencement.

    December Commencement (students who will complete all requirements in summer or December)

    May Commencement (students who will complete all requirements in May)

  

    I will be present at the   December ______   May ______  Commencement

    I do not plan to participate in commencement ___________

    If you will need special accommodations (i.e., wheel chair access, interpreter...), please provide details.

    ____________________________________________________________________________________
 
    If your plans change and you want to attend commencement, the CAP & GOWN form must be
    submitted no later than October 1 for December, no later than March 1 for May.

    If you check yes and then are not able to attend, please notify the Registrar's Office.
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    CAP & GOWN FORM: If attending commencement, complete the following information.

    Name _________________________________________    Phone _______________________

                                    _________  August/December          ____________ May

    Degree:
    __ Bachelor of Arts, __ Bachelor of Music, __ Bachelor of Science, __ B.S. in Business Adm.
    __ B.S. in Education, __ B.S. in Social Work, __ B.S. in Nursing, __ Associate of Arts

    Male ___   Female ___                    Height:    ____ Feet  _____ Inches     Weight _______

    Plus Size (if needed)
    ___ 4'9"-5'2" over 160 #;  ___ 5'3"-5'5" over 190 #; ___ 5'6"-5'8" over 220 #
    ___ 5'9"-5'11" over 250 #, ___ 6'0"-6'2" over 290 #, ___ 6'3"-6'5" over 310 #
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web version updated August 22, 2008