MARCH 18T H , 2015

Postdoc Graduation Meeting

Graduation Checklist

Update Information on the StudentLink Review Commencement Website Signout Process Finish Signout at the Registrar’s Office Verification of Completion OFFICIALLY GRADUATE Verification of Graduation

StudentLink

http://www.bu.edu/studentlink/

- Diploma and Graduation Information (under “Academics” tab) Diploma name, as of March 11th, 2015 will be used for

commencement programs. Indicate graduation ceremony attendance. Update diploma mailing address.

- Student Account Inquiry (under “Money Matters” tab) Diploma can only be released if there is no outstanding

balance.

SDM’s Commencement Website

http://www.bu.edu/dental/students/graduation/

- Important Dates & Deadlines- Ceremony Information- Health Insurance

Signout

http://dent-sps.bumc.bu.edu/portal/

- Instructions can be found here:http://www.bu.edu/dental/students/graduation/signout/- Academic Affairs Office will be the second to

last signature. 100 E. Newton St., G708 Boston, MA 02118

Signout

http://www.bu.edu/dental/about/offices/registrar/

- After obtaining all other signatures go to the Registrar’s Office, in the Robinson Building, with your BU ID card to complete signout.

- Directions available on the Registrar’s Office website.

Registrar’s Office:72 E. Concord St.,Robinson 305Boston, MA 02118

Signout Dates

http://www.bu.edu/dental/students/graduation/signout/

- Signout completed by Friday, August 21st:

- Official graduation date is September 25th, 2015.- Diploma mailed to diploma mailing address.

- Students may also request to pickup diploma at the Office of the University Registrar on or after Friday, September 25th

(http://www.bu.edu/reg/graduation/diploma-pickup-september/). - Verification of completion requests can be processed on or after

signout date.- Verification of graduation requests can be processed on or after

Friday, September 25th, 2015.- Final transcript (with degree and date awarded) requests can be

processed on or after Friday, September 25th, 2015.

Signout Dateshttp://www.bu.edu/dental/students/graduation/signout/

- Signout completed between Monday, August 24th and Friday, December 18th: - Student will be registered for Fall 2015 semester and assessed tuition.- Official graduation date is January 25th, 2016.- Diploma mailed to diploma mailing address.

- Students may also request to pickup diploma at the Office of the University Registrar on or after Monday, January 25th, 2016.

- Verification of completion requests can be processed on or after signout date.- Verification of graduation requests can be processed on or after Monday, January 25 th,

2016.- Final transcript (with degree and date awarded) requests can be processed on or after

Monday, January 25th, 2016.• International students: If for any reason you believe you may not be finishing by August

21st, make sure you file necessary paperwork.• Questions: International Students & Scholars Office888 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd FloorBoston, MA 02215Tel: 617-353-3565Fax: 617-358-1170isso@bu.eduwww.bu.edu/isso

Verification

You must read all materials/instructions carefully prior to submitting license and board applications. Requirements vary by state/country and some will not accept a verification of completion.

Verification of graduation and final transcript (with degree and awarded date) requests can only be processed on or after your official graduation date.

Questions regarding program extension and Optional Practical Training (OPT) should be directed to Ms. Christy Cornett.

International Student and Scholars Office888 Commonwealth Ave., 2nd FloorBoston, MA 02445ccornett@bu.edu P: 617-353-3565

Questions?

Questions can be submitted to the Registrar’s Office at

sdmreg@bu.edu or 617-638-4708.

Congratulations!