Why are graduation deadlines for fall convocation so early?
Graduation deadlines for Fall convocation are when they are because the graduation lists must be finalized not only by FGS, but by the Registrar’s Office and Senate. Fall convocation is the largest for the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Once the graduation lists are complete, they go to the relevant department, where the lists are checked again for any problems. Because of this entire process, the deadline date is actually as late as possible. In order to be fair to all students who intend to graduate in the Fall, this deadline is strict and the deadline dates are published in the Calendar. Department are also notified well ahead of time.
