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Graduating Students

Graduating Students

Photo of UOG graduate students during a commencement ceremony



ATTENTION PROSPECTIVE GRADUATES

Congratulations! You are getting ready to become one of nearly 19,000 University of Guam alumni who are making a difference in Guam, the Region, and all over the world. 

We've set up this webpage to provide you with important information as you get ready for the upcoming Fanuchånan 2020 Commencement Ceremony. Please read through the Frequently Asked Questions and mark your calendars with the importand dates listed.

Due to COVID-19, we are planning for a virtual commencement. However, we are committed to making the ceremony as special and as memorable for you as possible.


GRADUATION CHECKLIST:

  • Apply for graduation at the Admissions & Records Office
  • Clear Bursar's Office and Library accounts
  • Use WebAdvisor (Program Evaluation) www.uog.edu/gateway or see the Records Office to:
    • Confirm that grade changes for (I)ncompletes have been posted your transcripts
    • Confirm that transfer credits have been approved and posted
    • Confirm that course substitutions have been approved and posted
    • Confirm that ALL grades and credits have been posted

For more information, contact:

Marissa Barcinas Undergraduate students with last names beginning with letters with A-L marissab@triton.uog.edu
Jennifer Chong Undergraduate students with last names beginning with letters with M-Z jenmcruz@triton.uog.edu
Maria Caringal All graduate students caringalm@triton.uog.edu

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When you apply for graduation, an evaluation of your courses, credits, and gpa will be done by the Records Office (for Masters Students, please contact the Graduate Studies Office) to determine if you have met the degree requirements. The evaluation is based on the degree requirements from your catalog-in-force. You will be contacted to pick up a printout of the evaluation.

The main components are:

  • General Education Credit Requirements (55 credits)

  • Major course, credit, and grade requirements

  • Overall completion of at least 124 credits; of which 32 credits must be earned from UOG courses

  • Overall upper division (300/400 level) course completion of at least 40 credits

  • Cumulative minimum GPA of 2.00 (some majors require higher GPA's; do consult your catalog for details)

Only after all grades have been received and posted, will the Registrar certify your graduation completion and honors.  Grades are due December 18, before 5 p.m., followed by grade postings and a final evaluation of graduation completion.  The Triton Store will receive the honors listing of bachelor’s degree students on Commencement Day.  They will be open that day, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. for students to purchase their honor sashes ($40, cash only).  Please see the catalog for eligibility requirements. 

  • Students with Bursar's Office or Library obligations may not be allowed to participate in the commencement ceremony and will receive their diplomas and transcripts when accounts are cleared.  Please proceed to the Bursar's Office (Administration Building) and the Library to check the status of your account and make payment if necessary. 

  • Non-payment will result in referral to the University’s external collection agency and will be reported to the credit bureau. Students will be referred 30 days after the date of Commencement. 

  • You can contact the Bursar's Office at bursar@triton.uog.edu.

If you placed your order by the October 7 deadline, your caps and gowns will be available by Dec. 14, 2020. The Triton Store will contact you when they are ready for curbside pickup. 

Recommended attire:

  • Men – white or light colored shirt with a conservative tie (dark blue, maroon, gray, or black) and dark (preferably black) trousers with black socks and shoes.  Please, no white socks, tennis shoes, zorries, or sandals. 

  • Women – dark dress (preferably black) worn under the gown with black shoes.  Please, no white stockings, tennis shoes, or zorries.  Hair style should accommodate the cap to be worn level on top of the head.

 

COMMENCEMENT CALENDAR

Dec. 11, 2020
Last Day of Classes for Fanuchånan 2020 and Petition to Withdraw

Dec. 14-Dec. 17, 2020
Final Exam Week

Dec., 2020
Photo Submissions Due

Dec. 18, 2020- CANCELLED
Baccalaureate Mass - The university will not be hosting a Baccalaureate mass due to pandemic constraints, restricting congregations, and gathering of large crowds

Dec. 27, 2020
Virtual Commencement Ceremony - 3 p.m. on Facebook Live


***SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY DEC. 15, 2020***