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COMMENCEMENT

Before Graduation

Complete all requirements for the degree.  For a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 120 hours is required; for an associate degree, a minimum of 60 hours is required.  Check with your advisor for more information.

Earn a combined retention/graduation GPA of at least 2.0 in all coursework.  No grade lower than “C” will be accepted in a major or minor or in courses transferred from an out-of-state institution.

Apply for Graduation

  • At the end of your 90th hour, apply for graduation
  • Obtain the form from your advisor

Degree Completion Plan

  • After applying for graduation, complete a Degree Completion Plan with your advisor

With Honors Criteria

  • Summa Cum Laude: 4.0
  • Magna Cum Laude: 3.90-3.99
  • Cum Laude: 3.80-3.89

Regalia

Caps and gowns must be purchased from the Claremore campus Barnes and Noble Bookstore.  The bookstore can be reached at bookstore@rsu.edu or 918-343-7847.

  • Bachelor Degree: Black Cap and Gown
  • Associate Degree: Silver Cap and Gown
  • Summa Cum Laude: Blue Stole
  • Magna Cum Laude: Red Stole
  • Cum Laude: White Stole
  • Psi Chi: Blue/White/Gold Medallion and Blue/Yellow Cords (Members of Psi Chi contact Dr. Kevin Woller)
  • Sigma Beta Delta: Green/Gold Cords or Stole (Members of Sigma Beta Delta contact Dr. MaryRose Hart)

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