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Application for Bachelor's Degree Candidacy and Related Information

Application for Bachelor's Degree Candidacy

The University awards degrees three times annually: in May, in August and in December. For undergraduate degree candidacy filing deadlines and fees, see the External Link Graduation Services site.  (Graduate students may consult the External Link Graduate Degree Certification site.)

Changes in Degree-Application Information

Once a degree application has been filed, applicants are required to notify the degree-certification section promptly of subsequent changes in the following information: (1) anticipated date of graduation; (2) degree, major, minor, catalog being used; (3) name, local address and telephone number, permanent address. Failure to do so may result in delay in awarding of the degree.

Completion of Degree Requirements

All degree requirements must be completed by the last day of final exams in the semester or term in which the degree is to be awarded. The applicant is also responsible for providing all documentation relating to the completion of his/her degree program to the Undergraduate Degree Certification Office within 30 calendar days following the last day of final exams in the semester or term in which the degree is to be awarded. Documentation may include, but not be limited to, official transcripts from other educational institutions/programs, actions resulting from University General Petitions, Change of Grade forms (including removals of "I" grades), etc. Failure to meet these responsibilities may result in a delay or non-awarding of the degree.

Degree candidates who find it necessary to leave The University of Arizona and complete final course requirements through correspondence or transfer work are required to notify the degree-certification section of such plans, before leaving the University.

Second Bachelor's Degree

Candidates for a second bachelor's degree at The University of Arizona must offer no fewer than 30 units in addition to the units required for the first degree, and must meet all requirements for the second degree. The additional units may be completed concurrently with those applying on the first degree; however, at least 30 units of University of Arizona credit must be completed for each degree.

Clearance of Accounts

Degree candidates are required to clear any indebtedness to the University before completion of degree requirements will be officially certified or the diploma released.

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