December 2024 Degree Conferral
December 2024 Degree Conferral and Commencement Ceremony!
Your degree will be conferred by December 19th.
You will receive an email from Parchment to your Faulker email to claim your electronic credentials. Once done, your physical diploma will be mailed to the address you provided on your graduation application within 10-14 days.
The next commencement ceremony will be held on Friday, December 13, 2024, in the Tine Davis Gymnasium and you have the opportunity to participate.
Additional details regarding the commencement ceremony will be posted on the website and emailed after October 15th, to those who marked they will be participating in the commencement ceremony.
ALL students must apply and pay the graduation application fee for degree conferral regardless of participation in the commencement ceremony.
The graduation fee does not include your regalia (cap & gown). Regalia is addressed in the section below. Both the Graduation Application and Fee must be turned in by the posted deadline. Applications and Fees received after the deadline will be subject to an additional $50.00 late fee or denial.
If you applied for the same degree in a previous semester, but the degree was not awarded, you must re-apply and pay the $15.00 re-application fee.
The regalia (cap & gown) link to order is open and you have until November 1st to place your order for the December 13th commencement ceremony.
Select a collection from the drop-down: Student Regalia Faulkner University.
If you have any questions related to graduation, contact the Graduation Representative at graduation@faulkner.edu
**If you have a financial hold with Faulkner University’s Student Accounts, your degree can still be awarded. However, you will not be able to get transcripts or have your diploma mailed until that hold is taken care of with our Student Accounts office. (334) 386-7165 or studentaccounts@faulkner.edu.
Graduation Information FAQs
When do I apply for graduation?
You should apply during the semester you intend to complete all classes and degree requirements.
Deadlines:
May 2024 graduates - February 15, 2024
August 2024 graduates - July 15, 2024
December 2024 graduates - October 15, 2024
Should I wait to see if I pass all my classes before I apply for graduation?
NO! Late applications may be denied, and/or result in your name not making it into the printed Commencement Program. Any application that is accepted after the deadline will cost an additional $50.
How do I know if I have met all my degree requirements?
Am I eligible to graduate with honors?
Our graduate-level degree programs do not receive honors.
Students in a one-year program (BBA, BSB, HRM, or BCJ) must graduate with an overall GPA of at least 3.75 to graduate with honors.
- Students meeting this requirement will receive the recognition of "With Honors" on their transcript and at the graduation ceremony.
Students in all other programs (Traditional and Adult) must graduate with an overall GPA of at least 3.5 to graduate with honors.
- Students meeting this requirement with an overall GPA of 3.5 - 3.649 will receive the recognition of "Cum Laude" on their transcript and at the graduation ceremony.
- Students meeting this requirement with an overall GPA of 3.65 - 3.899 will receive the recognition of "Magna Cum Laude" on their transcript and at the graduation ceremony.
- Students meeting this requirement with an overall GPA of 3.9 - 4.0 will receive the recognition of "Summa Cum Laude" on their transcript and at the graduation ceremony.
A student's overall GPA is calculated based on the GPA obtained from Faulkner University classes and the GPA obtained from other institutions the student attended.
Does the degree application fee ($150) cover the cost of my regalia?
NO! The fee covers the degree audit and the cost associated with printing and mailing your diploma.
What is Regalia?
Regalia is your cap and gown, master students will also order a hood.
Graduates choose from four packages (Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate) based on the level of degree they're receiving in the ceremony.
Can I borrow a friend's or relative's regalia?
The regalia gowns are specific to Faulkner University and the degree being received.
What should I wear to the graduation ceremony?
Dark clothing and sensible dress shoes are encouraged for all graduates. All shoes must have a strap and extreme heels are strongly discouraged.
Hairstyles should be simple to allow your cap to be worn flat on top of the head.
Can I wear anything on top of my robe?
Graduates are not allowed to wear adornments (awards/medallions/drapes/etc.) unless it is specified by your department and relative to your degree. Any adornments must be provided by Faulkner University and cannot come from any other source.
Can I bring my cell phone, camera, etc.?
No - do not bring valuables (cell phones, purses, cameras, etc.) with you to the line-up room. We cannot be responsible for valuables you leave behind while in the ceremony.
Photography
A picture will be taken of each graduate during the ceremony. An email will be sent to your Faulkner email with a link to view and order prints.
The Grad Team
833-4MYGRAD
marc@TheGradTeam.com