Applying for Graduation
Only seniors who submit the Declaration of Intent to Graduate (DIG) form by
Nov. 13, 2012 will receive a diploma at the
May 2013 Commencement. Seniors who complete graduation requirements but do not submit this form by
Nov. 13 are advised of the following:
- they might not be certified by college deans as having completed degree requirements in time to have their diplomas prepared for the Commencement ceremony; and
- their names may not be printed in the 2013 Commencement booklet.
Online and Continuing Education students should schedule a graduation interview to review their program worksheet with a faculty coordinator. To schedule an interview, a OCE student should call Online and Continuing Education at 978-934-2474. International students on either F-1 or J-1 student status who are completing their academic program in spring 2013 should schedule an appointment with the International Students & Scholars Office 978-934-2383 or isso@uml.edu.
Once we have received your DIG form, your name will appear on the Registrar's Office website. For your convenience, the Registrar’s Office hours of operation are: 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday; Fridays 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. We are located on South Campus in Dugan Hall Room 101.
Financial Aid
If you are a senior or a graduate student graduating this semester, and have borrowed from one of the various student loan programs, it is important to remember that your student loans are your responsibility and must be carefully managed. Federal Regulations require you to participate in an online Loan Exit Counseling to assist you with your student loan debt.
In order to fulfill the online Loan Exit Counseling requirement, you will need a Department of Education Personal Identification Number (PIN). Your PIN will also allow you to access various websites including; the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) and Direct Loan Consolidation. If you do not know or do not remember your PIN, you can request a duplicate one.
You must first review the Exit Counseling information for your loans, and then you will be directed to take a quiz. Your quiz results will be electronically sent to the Financial Aid office. Your Loan Exit Counseling requirement is not considered complete until you have completed and passed the quiz.
To access the online Loan Exit Counseling and/or obtain a PIN, please visit www.studentloans.gov/.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Financial Aid office at 978-934-4220.
Perkins Loan Exit Counseling Exit material will be sent to you via certified mail to your current address in iSiS. Please verify that this address information is correct. An Exit Interview service indicator will be been placed on your account. This service indicator will not permit you to enroll in future classes here or receive transcripts until such time as you have completed and returned this exit packet. Please note: This exit CANNOT be completed on line. If you have any questions or need assistance with the Perkins Exit Interview process, contact Student Financial Services.
Holds Students with financial holds on their account will not be cleared for graduation. Students may participate in graduation; however, diplomas will be released only to students who have been financially cleared. Please check your iSiS account for information on any possible holds.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the Perkins Exit Interview process, please contact Student Financial Services at StudentFinancialServ@uml.edu.