Dear BSU Graduation Candidate:

This letter serves as notification that you must use Bulldog Connection, the online student system, to apply for graduation. If you do not have a Bulldog user ID and password or have problems accessing the system, please contact the BSU Help Desk at 301-860-HELP.

The online graduation application is a mandatory step required of every student seeking a degree from Bowie State University. This application is the official notification and authorization for your academic department and the staff of the Office of the University Registrar to review your record for the completion of the degree requirements. Please adhere to the deadlines listed below.

While online, please check your personal information—name, email address, and major—and review your academic record for all courses taken away and while at BSU. Please submit a Data Correction Form to the office to correct personal data, a Declaration of Major Form to declare or to correct your major, and a Student Inquiry Form pertaining to any other academic records issues.

Please submit your application before the deadlines stated below. Visit the Office of Student Accounts to pay the required fees. Regardless of your plans to participate in the graduation ceremony, you must apply and pay the graduation fee. After the review of your record, The Office of the Registrar will POST ALL Graduation Status on Bulldog Connection Self Service Graduation Status Page. 

PLEASE NOTE:  All graduation notifications will be sent electronically to your Bowie State University email address. 

Please remember to periodically check your BSU email for graduation updates and information.

Applying for May Graduation - Deadline is February 15, 2013 by 4:30 p.m.!

DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR MAY 2013

GRADUATION IS FEBRUARY 15TH

All students must apply or re-apply online via Bulldog Connection by clicking on:
Self-Service > Degree Progress/Graduation > Apply for Graduation. "

The deadline to apply for May Graduation is Friday, February 15, 2013. You must use Bulldog Connection, the online student system, to apply for graduation. Please adhere to the deadline if you expect to participate in the fall commencement ceremony. If you do not have a Bulldog user ID and password or have problems accessing the system, contact the BSU Help Desk at 301-860-HELP.

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BEFORE GRADUATION DAY

Location

Comcast Center on the University of Maryland, College Park campus.  Comcast Center is located on Terrapin Trail, College Park, MD 20742

http://www.umterps.com/travel/comcast-directions.html

Student Clearance Process

Clearance letters will be sent you your BSU email.  Print the clearance letter and take it to the Bookstore to pickup your regalia. Students must be BOTH ACADEMICALLY and FINANCIALLY cleared to participate in the ceremony.

Tickets

16

Rehearsal (Mandatory)

Thursday, May 16, 2013,

4 p.m. MLK Building

Bring your cap and hood

Graduate Reception

McKeldin Gymnasium for Graduates and Family   RSVP: alumni@bowiestate.edu

ON GRADUATION DAY

Assembly Area for ALL STUDENTS

Assembly time 8:30 a.m.

Comcast Center

No Family Members in Staging Areas

Honor Cords

Latin Honors

Academic Recognition

Distributed at check- in at the assembly area

Eligible first time undergraduates only

3.50 GPA - 4.00 GPA

60 credits or more at BSU

30-59 credits at BSU with GPA 3.50 or higher

Official Name Cards

Distributed at check- in at the assembly area

Line- up

1. Graduate Studies

2. Arts and Science

3. Business

4. Education

5. Professional Studies

Processional

10:30 a.m.

Program Booklets

In the Seats

Photographs- Professional Photographer

DO NOT STOP ON THE STAGE TO POSE FOR PICTURES

Diplomas

At the completion of the ceremony diplomas will be distributed at the Comcast Center