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Guide to Graduation & 2017 Commencement
UCLA College of Letters & Science
Purpose:
This handout is designed to help you plan your last year at UCLA. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all
the rules and regulations governing graduation requirements for the College of Letters & Science, nor is it intended to
cover every Commencement detail. For more information visit www.college.ucla.edu/commencement
or see your
College Counselor in an appointment, or attend one of several “iGrad” or “iGrad-AAP” workshops offered by College
Academic Counseling (CAC) and the Academic Advancement Program (AAP).
Eligibility:
If you have a declared degree candidacy term of
and have completed 148 units by end of Winter, you are eligible to participate in June Commencement events.
GRADUATION CHECKLIST:
o DECLARE/CONFIRM DEGREE CANDIDACY TERM
In order to graduate, you must declare your degree candidacy term on MyUCLA. This information is located at the top of
your DPR/DARS. If you do not have a degree expected term listed, or it is inaccurate, you may add or correct it through
MyUCLA (Academics >Academic Profile > Declare Candidacy Term). Or you may complete a degree candidacy form
available online at www.registrar.ucla.edu/Forms (Graduation and Diploma > Declaration of Candidacy...). ($20 fee on
BruinBill if done after completion of 160 units). Paper forms must be filed with the Registrar's Office, 1113 Murphy Hall.
Please be aware that late changes could jeopardize ticketing and the printing of your name in the College Commencement
Program.
o CONFIRM SPELLING OF NAME FOR YOUR DIPLOMA AND PROGRAM
Confirm the spelling of your name beginning week 4 of your degree expected term, by using the Diploma Request link on
MyUCLA. This feature allows you to edit your name and to add special accents and punctuation. If you have a preferred
name for the College Commencement Program only, send an email, with subject: NAME UPDATE, to
[email protected] by April 21, 2017.
o PRIVACY RESTRICTIONS
Check your privacy status. Go to MyUCLA >Settings>Privacy Options. If you selected Total Privacy your name will not be
printed in the program and may restrict UCLA from providing degree confirmation to future employers. In order for
your name to be printed in the Commencement Program, Total Privacy restrictions must be released by April 21,
2017.
o CONSULT WITH YOUR MAJOR & MINOR DEPARTMENT COUNSELOR
Visit your department counselor and review your major requirements. If you have a minor, visit your department
counselor and review your minor requirements. Confirm that your coursework (completed and in progress) will satisfy
your remaining major requirements.
o CONSULT WITH A COLLEGE COUNSELOR (AAP, Athletics, CAC, or Honors)
Review any outstanding requirements for the College of Letters & Science and the University OR attend an “i-Grad” or “i-
Grad AAP” workshop (enroll via the link on MyUCLA).
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you intend to complete any coursework outside of UCLA, in order to complete your degree, you
must consult with your College Counselor to discuss your proposed coursework.
o CHECK YOUR LATIN HONORS STATUS
Students who have 90 graded UC units (excludes courses taken P/NP) and meet the GPA criteria may be eligible for Latin
Honors. If you are a transfer student and meet the GPA criteria but have less than 90 graded UC units, see your College
Counseling unit.
The list of required GPA criteria appears towards the end of your DARS/DPR. Latin Honors listed in the Commencement
Program are calculated based on cumulative GPA including Winter grades. However, the official Latin Honors
designation made to your diploma is based on your final grades at the time of degree completion. If you are a Fall 2017
or later degree candidate, please check for revised Latin Honors GPA requirements as these are all updated annually.
o SERVICES
Full access to most campus services end upon graduation. Utilize these now to maximize benefit: Career Center and
BruinView www.career.ucla.edu
and UCLA Financial Wellness Program www.financialwellness.ucla.edu.
o UCLA ALUMNI CENTER
Stay connected with UCLA. For more details, click on this website https://alumni.ucla.edu/.
Fall 2016 Winter 2017 Spring 2017 Summer 2017
COMMENCEMENT CHECKLIST:
o
SAVE THE DATE: June 16, 2017
The College of Letters & Science is hosting two identical ceremonies on Friday, June 16, 2017, at 2:00pm and 7:00pm in
Pauley Pavilion (Run time: 2 hours). Graduates participating in the ceremony line up one hour before the start time.
Check www.college.ucla.edu/commencement/ (Click Other Ceremonies) for Department and Student Celebrations
scheduled throughout the weekend.
o SPECIAL INCLUSION PETITIONS (SIP)
I. You do NOT need to file a SIP to be included in the 2017 College Commencement if you:
a. Graduated in Fall 2016 or Winter 2017, OR
b. Have completed 148 units by the end of Winter 2017, and are declared to graduate Spring or Summer 2017.
II. If you do not meet the above criteria but wish to be included in the 2017 College Commencement:
a. Students with 148 units completed by the end of Winter 2017 and declared to graduate Fall 2017:
file an online SIP on MyUCLA (available March 1, 2017).
b. Students with less than 148 units completed by the end of Winter 2017 and declared to graduate Spring 2017,
Summer 2017, or Fall 2017: file a SIP at your College Counseling unit.
c. The last day to file a SIP and have your name appear in the College Commencement Program is April 21, 2017.
o TICKETS & PARKING
Order Commencement tickets on MyUCLA. Tickets required for entry. 1 ticket for yourself and up to 4 guest tickets.
Ticket ordering April 25 - May 19, 2017. You will be asked to participate in the Senior Survey (approximately 20
minutes) from the Commencement link on MyUCLA. Responding to the survey triggers your online ticket ordering option.
Pick up ordered tickets with a valid photo ID beginning mid-May at the James West Alumni Center, Central Ticket
Office (CTO hours are M-F 10:00AM - 4:00PM).
PARKING: Order a parking pass for your guests via MyUCLA.
o CAP & GOWN, GRAD PHOTOS, INVITATIONS
Ordering begins March 1st at Graduation Etc. on the A-level of Ackerman or online at www.uclastore.com/gradetc.
Distribution begins May 22nd, pick-up of Honors cords begins June 5th. Optional senior portraits can be taken for a $15
sitting fee. Deadline to be in the yearbook is June 9th (no deadline for senior portraits).
o OTHER QUESTIONS & COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION
Visit the website: www.college.ucla.edu/commencement.
If you have additional questions, send a MyUCLA
Message.
AFTER YOUR FINAL QUARTER CHECKLIST:
o
CHECK GRADES ON MyUCLA
o
REVIEW YOUR FINAL RECORD
Make sure that your minors, specializations, revisions in enrollment, grade changes, removal of incompletes, and any
transactions are posted accurately. Approximately 5-6 weeks after your degree expected term, your degree is awarded and
posted to your transcript. At that point your UCLA record is sealed and no further changes are possible.
o (OPTIONAL) REQUEST EARLY CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
If you need earlier evidence of your degree, once grades are available but before the degree is posted to your transcript,
request an Early Certificate of Completion. www.registrar.ucla.edu/forms/earlycert.pdf No fee for certificate.
o OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS
Official academic transcripts may be ordered through MyUCLA once the degree is awarded and posted to the transcript.
Allow 6-8 weeks after your final term. No fee for ordering transcripts.
o DIPLOMA
Use the Diploma Request link on MyUCLA (Academics Tab) beginning the fourth week of your degree expected term to
arrange for the mailing of your diploma (No Fee). Diplomas not mailed will be held for in-person pick-up at 1113 Murphy
Hall, no sooner than 2-3 months after the award date. Call the Registrar's Office at (310) 825-8883 for recorded availability
information.
IMPORTANT NOTES: (1) Check MyUCLA and resolve any holds that may be on your record to avoid delays. (2) You will get
an email when your diploma is ready. (3) Update contact information on MyUCLA.
o BRUIN ONLINE -- BOL
If you would like to continue receiving e-mail sent to your @ucla.edu account, you can either switch to Google Apps hosted
e-mail (https://g.ucla.edu/) or activate the lifetime e-mail forwarding mechanism on your account (https://logon-
asm1.logon.ucla.edu/mailprefs.php). No action required if you are already on Google Apps. Direct any questions to the
BOL help desk in Kerckhoff Hall, Suite 124, or call (310) 267-4357.
www.college.ucla.edu/commencement
updated 1/17/17
