Final Clearance, Form IV - Specialist Degree
FORM IV is the Final
Clearance. This form is to be completed and filed prior to
Commencement. The due dates are available at
the Division of
Graduate Studies Website. (Click here for dates).
To expedite your clearance by the Division of Graduate Studies, you
should bring with you:
- Your copy of Form I
- Your copy of Form II
- Your copy of Form III
- Notice of Passing the Area Comprehensive
Examination.
- Remember - FORM B and the
final corrected version of your thesis/project must be on file in the
Graduate School prior to filing FORM IV. (Click here for
FORM B)
Complete
this form with your advisor!
Now is the last time to
review your Degree Plan, Form I, with your advisor. You must have
completed the courses listed with a “B” or better or be currently
enrolled in the classes. You may
need to file a Revised Form I or a Course
Substitution Form.
Checklist
- All course work completed or currently
enrolled in classes.
- All incomplete grades cleared.
- Area Comprehensive Examination passed.
- Final corrected copy of thesis/project submitted to the
Division of Graduate Studies.
- All departmental requirements completed.
- Cap and gown ordered for Commencement.
- Obtain information on
Commencement Activities from the JSU
Website.
To complete this form
- Type your name, permanent address, your academic college,
department/program and major
- Obtain the signatures of................
- Your Advisor
- Your Department Chair/Program Director
- Your College Dean or Designee
- The Dean of Libraries (4th
Floor of Library)
- The Director of Placement (Ground Floor of Library)
- The Dean of the Division of Graduate Studies
- The Office of Financial Services* (There is a
$50.00 thesis/project binding fee, payable in cash only)
- The Registrar
Last Revised: July 2006