Guide for
Graduate Contacts
Checklist for Graduating
Students
Each department will have somewhat different considerations and requirements, but this checklist should assist in developing a custom
checklist designed specifically for your department. See the thesis office checklists for more helpful information at
www.grad.uiuc.edu/thesis/
thesishandbook/appendixA.asp#section01.
Masters (who are required to deposit) and doctoral students – Make an appointment with the department format checker; follow format instructions found on the Graduate College website at www.grad.uiuc.edu/thesis/. Ph.D.s must register during the term of final defense.
Add name to degree list/Apply for graduation – Students can add their name to the degree list using UI Integrate Self-Service until the tenth day of classes; after that complete the form at www.grad.uiuc.edu/thesis/forms.htm.
Commencement – Information can be found at www.admin.uiuc.edu/commencement.
Audit of degree requirements by the department – See Pending Degree list section of this handbook (sometimes done by the adviser, sometimes by the graduate contact or director of graduate studies).
Address update – Student should update their diploma address on UI Integrate Self-Service.
General reminders – These will vary from department to department but may include reminders such as:
- Empty contents of mailbox and/or locker
- Terminate parking space
- Return equipment, library books, etc.
- Turn in departmental keys
- Check out with personnel staff (vacation/sick leave, final pay, etc.)
- Check student account and reconcile outstanding balances
Other – Some departments will require completion of an exit survey
Alumni – You are already a member of the University of Illinois' Alumni Association. Explore your benefits at www.uiaa.org/urbana/.
