Log into ZAGWEB to access the electronic application. Select 'Student and Financial Aid', then 'Student Records', and finally 'Apply to Graduate'. Follow the prompts in Zagweb to complete your application. You will know you have completed the process when you arrive at a screen that states “Congratulations! Your application for graduation has been successfully submitted to the Degree Evaluation Office.” You may review your application at any time on Zagweb by choosing ‘View Application to Graduate’. If you have questions about the application process please contact carruthers@gonzaga.edu. Please note that Students who have a Financial Hold on their account will not be able to apply on Zagweb until the Hold has been resolved.

If you are unable to apply due to a HOLD on your student account, please contact Janice Carruthers immediately– carruthers@gonzaga.edu or (509) 313-6593. Please be sure to include your name, your GU ID number and your telephone number in your message.

A $50 application fee will be assessed to your student account if the application is received by the posted deadline. For any application received after the posted deadline, there is an additional $25 late fee. Information regarding all commencement related matters may be obtained at the Degree Evaluation Office website and at the Commencement website.

Please note: All students who anticipate the completion of their degree or certificate requirements must apply to graduate in order to have the degree or certificate granted.

If you anticipate receiving a Servant Leadership certificate please contact your department. Given that this is not a degree requirement, it will not appear on your transcript and is not awarded by the Degree Evaluation office.

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I am planning to graduate in 2012. When do I apply to graduate?

All students wishing to participate in the May 2012 Commencement Ceremony must have all degree requirements complete between January and December 2012. When completing your Graduation Application please apply for the term in which you will be completing you degree requirements: March 2012, May 2012, June 2012 (Summer I), August 2012 (Full Summer and Summer II), October 2012 or December 2012. Please refer to the graduation deadlines.

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What happens once I apply to graduate?

Once your application has been processed, a compliance report of all of your academic course work is run. This includes your Gonzaga courses and any transfer work you have completed against the requirements that are shown under the particular catalogue for which you entered. The report is sent to your Program Director in order that he/she can determine whether or not you have met all requirements for your particular program as well as any required foundation courses. The Program Director works with our office in determining proper substitution/waivers for your degree. If there are questions regarding your academic progress, please contact your Program Director. A listing of these individuals is included in the previous section. Once it has been determined that you have met your requirements to graduate, your degree will be posted for the appropriate semester. Your diploma along with an official student copy of your transcript will be mailed to your diploma mailing address approximately six weeks after the last day of classes for the term in which your degree is granted.

Additional diplomas may be ordered at the Second Diploma Request page for a fee of $30.00.

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What if I will not meet my requirements by the date I applied?

Your Program Director will be in close contact with you regarding your academic requirements for graduation. If it is ascertained that you will not fulfill all degree requirements by the date for which you applied to graduate, please contact the Academic Degree Evaluation Office (carruthers@gonzaga.edu or teshome@gonzaga.edu) to change your degree date. Please include your GU ID number and the degree date you believe you will be complete. There is no fee involved in this process.

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What if I wish to transfer work to Gonzaga from another institution to meet some of my requirements?

Graduate programs may accept up to one-fifth of the total number of credits required for a degree from another accredited college or university; six credits for most degree programs. Course work must be of graduate level as shown on the official transcript and must have been taken within the last five years. The subject matter of courses transferred must be relevant to the degree or requirement in question, which is determined by your Program Director. A minimum grade of a B (P grades must be defined as B or better) must be earned. Courses previously applied to a degree are not transferable to the student’s current program. It is important to note that all credits converted to semester credits are not rounded up and are awarded only after the official approval for transfer of the course has been obtained on the Permission to Transfer Graduate Credits form. Transfer credit forms are available from your Program Director.

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What if I wish to order my diploma under a different name?

Your diploma reflects the name in which your records are recorded in the Registrar’s Office. If you wish to use an alternate name, a name change must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office, CG 229. You will need to provide legal documentation (i.e., a marriage certificate or divorce decree) and picture identification reflecting this new name, along with a completed form, before a name change is processed.

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What do I need to know about Commencement Weekend?

Commencement 2012 will begin at 5:00 pm on Saturday, May 12, 2012, on campus in the McCarthey Athletic Center. Guests will not require tickets. Students need to line up in academic attire at 4:00 pm in the old gym of the Martin Centre with an academic procession at 4:45 pm. The Baccalaureate Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 in the McCarthey Center, doors will open at 12:15 pm). Graduates (in their robes) line up by 1:00 pm in the old gym. For all Commencement information, go to www.gonzaga.edu/commencement and follow instructions. Do check out the Dates & Events and the Frequently Asked Questions sections. For additional questions, please contact Susie Prusch, Manager of University Events, at (509) 313-5571 or prusch@gu.gonzaga.edu.

Academic honors are not awarded to graduate students.

Gonzaga is proud to contract C.E. Ward National Company as the supplier for your cap, gown and announcement needs. The price of the Keepsake units for the Master’s and the Ph.D. regalia will be included in the Commencement Ceremony Regalia communication from C.E. Ward National. The prices will include tax and transportation. A late fee will be incurred for any late orders. Information regarding caps, gowns and announcements can be obtained through the website address of www.cewardnational.com.

Please note, the regalia has changed this year; students must wear the new attire to participate in the ceremony and mass.

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What if the address to which I want my diploma mailed has changed?

If your diploma mailing address has changed from the time your graduation application was submitted, to avoid unnecessary delays in the mailing of your diploma, make sure you send an email to carruthers@gonzaga.edu, teshome@gonzaga.edu, or call us at 1-800-793-1723, extension 6593 or 3543 to change your address. To reach us locally, please call (509) 313-6593 or (509) 313-3543. Or you may stop by CG 234 and change the address on your application prior to leaving campus. Please provide your GU ID number.

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What if I have a financial hold on my student account?

Per University policy, financial holds must be cleared before your diploma may be released to you.

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CANDIDATE ACTION GUIDE FOR GRADUATE/DOCTORAL STUDENTS

Nov. 15, 2011	Tues	Last day to apply for March 2012 or May 2012 degree completion without a late fee.
Nov. 16, 2011	Wed	Begin $25 late fee for March 2012 or May 2012 degree dates.
Dec. 7, 2011	Wed	CEWardNational will begin communicating with you regarding Commencement Ceremony Regalia. Regalia may be ordered either by mail or via the internet at cewardnational.com.
Jan. 15, 2012	Sun	Last day to apply for June 2012, August 2012, October 2012 & December 2012 degree completion without a late fee.
		Last day to apply and have your name appear in the 2012 Commencement Booklet.
Jan. 16, 2012	Mon	Begin $25 late fee for June 2012, August 2012, October 2012 & December 2012 degree dates.
Mar. 5, 2012	Mon	Last day for your 2011 commencement cap & gown order to be postmarked or ordered online without late penalty fee.
Mar. 6, 2012	Tues	Additional $15.00 late penalty fee will be added to commencement cap & gown orders received from this date forward.
May 4 & May 7	Fri & Mon	Cap & gown distribution, 11 am - 3 pm, location TBA
May 10, 2012	Thu	Cap & gown distribution, 4:30 - 7 pm, location TBA
		Commencement rehearsal: 4 pm the McCarthey Athletic Center
		Doctoral Cap & Gown distribution at Doctoral Banquet (scheduled by Doctoral Office)
May 11, 2012	Fri	Cap & Gown Distribution 2:30 - 5 pm & 7 - 8 pm, location TBA
May 12, 2012	Sat	Cap & Gown Distribution 12:30 - 1:30 pm / 2:00 - 4:00 pm, location TBA
		Baccalaureate Mass 1:30 pm. 1:00 pm—line up in old gym in academic attire 1:30 start of Mass.
		Graduate Commencement Ceremony. McCarthey Athletic Center, Gonzaga University Lineup begins no later than 4:00 pm **Procession begins at 4:45 pm Ceremony begins at 5:00 pm After ceremony, social for graduates, faculty and families, 6:35-7:45 pm South Lawn Martin Centre (If rain, Martin Centre old gym)

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How do I accurately reflect my degree information to potential employers?

Resume Preparation and Entering Degree Information on Job/Graduate School Applications

Misrepresentation in the marketplace has become epidemic and remains a chronic and worrisome problem for employers in this country. As a result, more and more employers are verifying academic information that appears on resumes and employment applications.

You, as a prospective graduate of Gonzaga University, should know that anyone can verify your directory information, including dates of attendance, majors, and degrees granted by contacting the Office of the Registrar. This information may not be restricted once your enrollment at Gonzaga ends, so it is open to the public for verification.

It is imperative that you accurately reflect your degree, majors and dates of attendance on your resume and on job or graduate school applications at all times. You should not indicate that you have a degree if you have not actually received a transcript with the degree posted; instead, you should indicate the expected completion date, e.g. “Degree Expected, May 2012.” Once you have received notice from the Academic Degree Evaluation office that your degree has been granted, you can explicitly indicate that you have graduated. As well, once your degree has been granted it will be reflected on your student record in ZAGWEB.

If you have not received a diploma six weeks from your expected degree date, please review your academic record and degree evaluation on ZAGWEB.. If you have deficiencies please contact your program director. For additional assistance you may contact the Academic Degree Evaluation office.

Remember, the University reserves the right to withhold student diplomas until said student’s account has been paid in full.

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Who do I contact in my program for further questions?

If you have additional questions contact your Program Director or the Academic Degree Evaluation Office, CG 234, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8 am - 5 pm and Wednesday, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm.

Graduate School Programs Directors and Contacts

College/School	Program	Contact	Title/Duties	Ph #: (509) 313-	Campus Mail:	E-Mail
College of Arts & Sciences
	Philosophy
		Gieber, Kim	Administrative Assistant	6741	AD 47	gieber@gonzaga.edu
		Calhoun, David	Director	6743	AD 47	calhoun@calvin.gonzaga.edu
	Religious Studies
		Fulton, Jackie	Administrative Assistant	6782	AD 57	fulton@gonzaga.edu
		Wendlinder, Anastasia	Co-Director	6786	AD 57	wendlinder@gonzaga.edu
		Siejk, Cate	Co-Director	6776	AD 57	siejk@gonzaga.edu
School of Business
	Master of Accountancy
		Weber, Gary	Director	3427	AD 9	weber@jepson.gonzaga.edu
	Master of Business Administration
		Piskel, Jinny	Dirctor	3414	AD 9	piskel@jepson.gonzaga.edu
School of Education
	Education Graduate Admissions
		Huston, Janice	Admissions Coordinator	3821	AD 25	hustonj@gonzaga.edu
	Educational Leadership & Administration
		Sather, Allison	Administrative Assistant	3640	AD 25	sather@gonzaga.edu
		Fein, Al	Director, MALDAD, MELDAD (Alberta)	3651	AD 25	fein@gonzaga.edu
		Lenarduzzi, Grant	Director, MALDAD (British Columbia)	3509	AD 25	lenarduzzi@gonzaga.edu
		Mahoney, Dan	Director, MAE	3584	AD 25	mahoney@gonzaga.edu
		Salina, Charles	Director, MALDAD (Washington State)	3643	AD 25	salina@gonzaga.edu
		Johnson, Cindy	Director, Principal Certification	3633	AD 25	johnsonc2@gonzaga.edu
	Special Education
		Palomba, Shannon	Administrative Assistant	3470	AD 25	palomba@gonzaga.edu
		Weber, Kim	Director, MSE	3661	AD 25	weberk@gonzaga.edu
		Barretto, Anjali	Director, MITSE	3492	AD 25	barretto@gonzaga.edu
	Counselor Education
		Johnson, Cari	Administrative Assistant	3501	AD 25	johnsonc3@gonzaga.edu
		Koffman, Steve	Director, Counselling (Canada)	6290	AD 25	koffman@gonzaga.edu
		Bennett, Elisabeth	Director, Community Counseling	3512	AD 25	bennette@gonzaga.edu
		Brown, Mary	Director, School Counseling	3631	AD 25	brownm@gonzaga.edu
		Young, Mark	Director, Marriage & Family Counseling	3658	AD 25	young@gonzaga.edu
	Sports Management and Physical Education
		Butterfield, Sue	Administrative Assistant	3499	AD 25	butterfield@gonzaga.edu
		Park, Roger	Director	3483	AD 25	parks@gonzaga.edu
	Teacher Education
		Snyder, Gale	Administrative Assistant	3514	AD 25	snyderg@gonzaga.edu
		Traynor, John	Director, MIT	3632	AD 25	traynor@gonzaga.edu
School of Professional Studies
	Leadership Studies
		Broughton, Marnie	Administrative Assistant	3485	MSC 2616	broughton@gonzaga.edu
		Beebe, James	Director	3484	MSC 2616	beebe@gonzaga.edu
	Nursing
		Wood, Molly	Administrative Assistant	6640	AD 38	woodm@gonzaga.edu
		Murphy, Lin	Director	6644	AD 38	murphyl1@gonzaga.edu
	Organizational Leadership
		Caddis, Connie	Administrative Assistant	3684	MSC 2616	caddis@gonzaga.edu
		Crane, Teresa	Administrative Assistant	6645	MSC 2616	crane@gonzaga.edu
		Albert, Joe	Director	3564	MSC 2616	albert@gonzaga.edu
	Communication and Leadership Studies
		Caddis, Connie	Administrative Assistant	3684	MSC 2616	caddis@gonzaga.edu
		Gustafson, Kathy	Administrative Assistant	3567	MSC 2616	gustafson@gonzaga.edu
		Caputo, John	Director	6656	MSC 2616	caputo@gonzaga.edu
Center for Global Engagement
	English Language Center
		McKenzie, Amber	Associate Director	5560	AD 88	mckenziea@gonzaga.edu
		Heid, Melissa	TESL Program Coordinator	6560	AD 88	heid@gonzaga.edu
		Fulkinberry Pat	Administrative Assistant	6563	AD 88	faulkinberryp@gonzaga.edu
		Jeannot, Mary	Director, MA/TESL	6559	AD 88	jeannot@gonzaga.edu
Student Services/Offices
	Admissions	McCulloh, Julie	Dean	6591	AD 102	mcculloh@gu.gonzaga.edu
	Registrar	Huston, Carol	Registration/Enrollment	6594	AD 83	huston@gu.gonzaga.edu
	Degree Evaluation	Carruthers, Janice	Degree Evaluation/Graduation	6593	AD 83	carruthers@gonzaga.edu
	Financial Aid			6582	AD 72	finaid@gonzaga.edu
	Foley Library	Kappus, Theresa	Distant Services Librarian	3820	AD 95	Kappus@gonzaga.edu
		Kitt, Valerie	Circulation	6540	AD 95	kitt@gonzaga.edu

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