Commencement question (YourPace)

[rrrr]

If I am short 3 classes at the end of the spring session, can I participate in the commencement activities and finish the program the following session?  Or will I have to wait until the following year?

[bjcheung77]

You can graduate this year, but won't get to commencement until the next time... I think they host one main commencement, and maybe one or two virtual commencements for those who graduate in different semesters.

[Old Guy]

If I am short 3 classes at the end of the spring session, can I participate in the commencement activities and finish the program the following session?  Or will I have to wait until the following year?

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[Darknigh7]

If I am short 3 classes at the end of the spring session, can I participate in the commencement activities and finish the program the following session?  Or will I have to wait until the following year?

I looked this up and my interpretation of the rules is... Maybe?

Graduation Participation Policy
Students whose degree requirements will not be completed prior to the graduation ceremony in May will still be permitted to participate in the ceremony provided that at least ONE of the following criteria has been met:

The student has 6 credits or fewer remaining, or;
The student has two courses or fewer remaining, or;
The student only needs to complete student teaching, an internship, or a practicum as the final part of their program, or;
The student has developed a plan, with the approval of their faculty and professional academic advisors, to complete all remaining requirements by the conclusion of the subsequent fall semester. The plan must show that the student will be eligible to receive their degree before the start of the next spring semester, and a copy of this plan must be on file with the Registrar’s Office.
For options 1, 2, or 3, all requirements must be anticipated to be completed by the following December.
http://catalog.umpi.edu/content.php?catoid=6&navoid=241

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[ss20ts]

If I am short 3 classes at the end of the spring session, can I participate in the commencement activities and finish the program the following session?  Or will I have to wait until the following year?

There are 2 spring terms. You're in Spring 1 right now. Spring 2 doesn't begin until March. You have plenty of time to get 3 courses completed. If you have 3 courses remaining, you cannot graduate nor can you participate in Commencement. Graduation takes place at the end of each term so there are 6 graduation dates every year. There is 1 in person Commencement in May on campus and 1 virtual Commencement in June.