Specialist Certification of Education: Requirements for Graduation

All Graduate School requirements for graduation are listed below. Unless stated otherwise, you should submit all forms to 316 Johnston Hall. Forms may be picked up at the locations listed above. Note: all students must submit an Application for Degree to 200 Fraser Hall or 130 Coffey Hall on or before the first working day of the intended month of graduation.

1. Degree Program submission is based on departmental requirements, but must be filed with The Graduate School no later than one term prior to graduation.
2. Once the Degree Program has been approved by The Graduate School, request a graduation packet.
3. Submit the Application for Degree to 200 Fraser or 130 Coffey by the first working day of the intended month of graduation.
4. Return the Final Examination Report form by the last working day of the intended month of graduation.

Graduate School registration requirement: As a Graduate School student you are required to register every fall and spring term to maintain active status up through and including the term in which you will officially complete your degree. Failure to maintain your active status will result in the discontinuation of your student status and require applying for readmission.

Forms for Specialist Certificate Students (All forms are available in the 3rd floor hallway of Johnston Hall (east bank) and 130 Coffey Hall (St. Paul), unless otherwise noted. Choose "explanation" to view an explanation of why you need to file a particular form. Choose "download" to view the form.)
Form Name	Details	Options
Degree Program form		Explanation Download
Graduation Packet	Contents include:  Final Examination form, Graduation Instructions, Application for Degree, Graduate School's Commencement Ceremony Information. Available from 316 Johnston upon Graduate School approval of the Degree Program form.	Request a Grad Packet
Time Limits for Master's and Specialist Degrees		Download
Special Purpose Forms
Registration Exception Request form	For changing registration.	Download
Graduate School Petition form	To request changes on an approved program or extension of time to complete degree.	Download
Change of Status/Readmission Request form	For readmission or change of major/degree objective.	Download

Office hours in 316 Johnston Hall are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you are a prospective Specialist Certificate student (not yet admitted), please use the following e-mail address to contact the Graduate Office of Admissions : gsadmit@umn.edu
If you have specific questions you may contact Amber Knapp, Master's and Certificate Degree Clearance (612) 625-4019; gsmast@umn.edu