1. What You Need to Know

2.  Boston University has three official graduation dates:  May (date changes each year)  September 25 th  January 25 th Official Graduation Dates

3.  Sign-out sheets can be downloaded from our website at: www.bu.edu/dental/students/ graduation/signout/ www.bu.edu/dental/students/ graduation/signout/ www.bu.edu/dental/students/ graduation/signout/  Click on the appropriate department  There are separate sign-out sheets for certificates, degrees & internships. Sign-out

4. Graduation Information SIGNED OUT CONFERRAL DATE or DATE of DIPLOMA DIPLOMA DISTRIBUTION Between May 20 th & August 30 th September 25 th, 2013 Be mailed to “diploma address” you update under diploma and graduation info on the student link Between August 31 st & December 13 th January 25 th, 2014 Be mailed to “diploma address” you update under diploma and graduation info on the student link

5.  Certificates of COMPLETION are issued when a student has obtained all of the necessary signatures on the sign-out sheet before the official university graduation date, which is September 25 th, 2013.  Request forms for certificates of completion are available in G428 or can be printed off our website under Enrollment & Graduation Verification. Certificate of Completion

6. This is to certify that Dr. Smith completed the course of study required for the completed the course of study required for theCAGS/MSD/DSc/DScD/PhD and in accordance with regular procedure will receive this certificate/degree on September 25th, 2013, the next official graduation date of the University. Dr. Smith has no further educational obligations to the University and therefore it is recommended that this student be granted all of the privileges of this certificate or degree. Certificate of Completion (Example Letter)

7.  Certificates of GRADUATION are issued when a student has obtained all of the necessary signatures on the sign-out sheet and the official university graduation date has occurred.  Request forms for certificates of graduation are available in G428 or can be printed from our website under Enrollment & Graduation Verification. Certificate of Graduation

8.  Please read all materials carefully prior to submitting the application and fee.  Requirements vary by state/board. Many states will not accept a “Letter of Completion.”  Some states will only take an official transcript with the certificate, degree and graduation date on it. You can receive an official transcript at any time after you sign out, but you can only be issued one with a September graduation date printed on it AFTER September 25 th, 2013. License and Board Applications

9. 1) All University Commencement Program: “The Red Book” 2) BUGSDM Commencement Ceremony Program ◦ Both will reflect your name and previous degrees as it appeared on the student link as of March 13 th, 2013. ◦ Your name will appear in both programs whether you are a September or January graduate, unless you have restricted your data on the student link. ◦ Your certificate and/or degree annotated in the programs have been confirmed by the chair of your department. Graduation Programs

10.  If you are currently enrolled in the AETNA student health plan, then your coverage officially ends August 30 th, 2013. Health Insurance

11.  Please notify Ms. Lindsay McHugh in the Office of Event and Meeting Planning if you will be unable to attend the graduation ceremony. She is located in Robinson’s Bldg. 72 East Concord St., room B-341. Her e-mail address is lindsayc@bu.edu Are you coming to the Dental School’s Graduation?

12. Information regarding graduation can be found on the following webpage: http://http://www.bu.edu/dental/students/grad uation/ceremonies/ http://http://www.bu.edu/dental/students/grad uation/ceremonies/ Questions?

13. CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK! Office of the Registrar