Completion Requirements Checklist
Graduate School Post-Baccalaureate Certificates (PBC)

Completion Requirements Checklist - print version (pdf)

The following Graduate School requirements must be met in the following order.  To help you keep track of your certificate-completion requirements, check off each step when completed, and retain this check list for your reference.  For additional information about Graduate School requirements, refer to the current Graduate School Catalog.  **Be sure to contact your graduate program office concerning additonal, program-specific requirements.**

  Step 1:  Maintain active student status by registering in the Graduate School every fall and spring term (including the term in which you complete all requirements and clear for your degree.)

  Step 2:  File your Plan of Study Form with the Graduate School (316 Johnston)

• The Plan of Study Form is available in 316 Johnston, or online.
• Check with your graduate office regarding program-specific deadlines for submission of the Plan of Study Form.
• The Graduate School must receive your Plan of Study Form at least one term prior to your anticipated term of certificate completion. 
• Your Plan of Study Form must be approved by the Graduate School before you can obtain your Graduation Packet.

  Step 3:  Obtain your Graduation Packet from the Graduate School (316 Johnston)

• About one semester before you plan to graduate, obtain the Graduation Packet in 316 Johnston, or request online.

  Step 4:  Submit the forms in the Graduation Packet per instructions

 Step 4a:  The Graduate Application for Degree form must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar by the first business day of the month you intend to graduate.
  Step 4b:  The signed Final Report Form must be submitted to the Graduate School (316 Johnston) by the last business day of the month you intend to graduate.

  Step 5:  Follow instructions provided to you by the Graduate School regarding your certificate  clearance

• During the 2nd or 3rd week of the month you applied to graduate, as indicated on the Graduate Application for Degree form (see Step #4a), you will receive an email communication from the Graduate School to your U of M email address. The email will either
• alert you to remaining requirements that must be completed in order for your certificate to be awarded; or
• will confirm that you have completed all certificate requirements, and inform you of the date upon which your certificate will be awarded.