Graduation Information

Graduation

Completing an undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate degree represents the culmination of years of academic preparation. CDM recognizes the challenges students overcome in order to meet their goals, and we offer our services as you finish a new chapter in your academic career. Professional advisors in the CDM Academic Success Center are available to assist you at any time, and especially as you approach the important and exciting time of graduation. The information provided on this site is intended to further assist you and clarify your graduation requirements.

The DePaul University commencement web site includes information for students and family about the annual commencement ceremony and other commencement weekend events.

Students may visit Herff-Jones directly for information about ordering graduation announcements, class rings, etc. Please note that although cap and gown orders may be placed directly by visiting the Herff-Jones web site, all students must submit the application for degree conferral via campus connect to be considered for graduation.

General graduation requirements

To graduate from DePaul University, all students are minimally expected to (1) meet all degree requirements corresponding to their declared academic program(s) and curriculum year and (2) submit an application for degree conferral via campus connect by the appropriate deadline.

Additionally, the following requirements apply to students as indicated:

• Bachelor's Degrees
  • Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.000
  • Complete the final 60 quarter hours in residence at DePaul University
  • Complete a minimum of 192 credits

• Master's Degrees
  • meet the minimum cumulative grade point average required by the declared program
  • complete a minimum of 52 credits at the graduate level
  • this minimum hour requirement excludes courses taken as part of the prerequisite phase for any degree program.
  
  Exceptions to the minimum hour requirement may be approved for students completing a combined degree and for those students with previously approved graduate level transfer credit from another institution.

 

• Ph.D. and MFA Degrees
  • Students must obtain final approval for degree conferral from their designated review committees. Students should consult their faculty advisors regarding this approval.

 

Applying for Degree Conferral

All students must submit the application for degree conferral via campus connect by the appropriate deadline corresponding to the term they plan to complete their final degree requirements. Submitting this application allows CDM to audit your academic record for degree completion and it prompts the University’s Office of Student Records to prepare your official diploma.

GENERALLY, the deadlines to submit the application for degree conferral are as follows:

• October 1st for students completing degree requirements in fall quarter
• January 15th for students completing degree requirements in winter quarter
• February 1st for students completing degree requirements in spring quarter
• June 1st for students completing degree requirements in summer session I
• July 15th for students completing degree requirements in summer session II

Students are encouraged to submit the application for degree conferral at least one month prior to deadlines indicated above. Failure to submit an application for degree conferral by the appropriate date prohibits the posting of the degree and the printing of the diploma.

Commencement ceremony

One commencement ceremony is held each year for the College of Computing and Digital Media. This ceremony is typically held on the Sunday immediately following the last day of final exams for spring quarter. Attendance at the commencement ceremony is optional; however, students are encouraged to attend and share their accomplishments with family and friends.

Students are prompted to r.s.v.p. for the commencement ceremony when submitting the application for degree conferral and are provided a link to submit an order for their cap and gown. All students must order a cap and gown if they intend to participate in the commencement ceremony.

Diplomas and Transcripts

Diplomas are mailed to students by the Office of Student Records approximately 6-8 weeks after the term in which the student graduated. Students should make sure the mailing address in campus connect is updated appropriately to ensure proper delivery of the diploma. Students may submit an online transcript request from Student Records.