By checking the "Accept" box, you are indicating that you have read the requirements for graduation in your catalog and the following information pertaining to graduation.
Each candidate must bear the responsibility for completing the programs of study in his or her degree. Tennessee Temple University and Temple Baptist Seminary cannot be held liable for a candidate's failure to meet the requirements for graduation. No candidate will have a degree conferred or be allowed to march in commencement exercises who has not successfully completed all the required course work in the programs of study with the proper GPA. All candidates pursuing a baccalaureate or associate degree must also complete the requirements for Christian service or jeopardize their graduation approval.
At the beginning of the final year, each candidate is requested to submit a Graduation Application to the Records Office prior to September 30 to facilitate processing. No one will be allowed to march in the spring commencement exercises who submits a Graduation Application after January 31. If a candidate will not be graduating, a Withdrawal of Application form must be submitted to the Registrar prior to the spring term mid-semester examinations or the student will be obligated for the full graduation fee without refund. All candidates receiving the bachelor's degree must take the prescribed Bible and departmental exit examinations prior to the Class Day exercise. All final grades for transient and correspondence course credits to be applied toward graduation are due in the Records Office by the first Monday in April. Grades and credits for courses submitted after this date may not be used to fulfill graduation requirements for the spring commencement. Course work, final examinations and transcript submissions should be planned accordingly to meet this deadline.
Candidates may elect to have their degrees conferred in December, May or August, if all requirements have been meet. Those receiving August or December degree conferrals are invited to participate in the next spring commencement exercise and should submit a Graduation Application if they wish to participate. Candidates receiving a May degree conferral from Tennessee Temple University or Temple Baptist Seminary are expected to participate in Class Day exercises, Baccalaureate services, and the Commencement exercises. Requests for In Absentia must be made in writing to and approved by the vice president for academic services for the university or the academic dean for the seminary prior to March 1 to facilitate regalia orders.