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MLIS Program
2004 Randolph Avenue
Mailstop #4125
St. Paul, MN 55105

Email: imdept-at-stkate.edu
Phone: 651-690-6802

Graduating from the MLIS Program

• Students completing the Dominican University track
• Students completing the Saint Catherine Universitytrack
• Commencement Details
• Finishing Coursework in the Summer
• Review Degree Requirements

Students who entered the program prior to the fall 2006 semester must give notice of intent both to the St. Catherine's University MLIS program (by email) and Dominican University's GSLIS program (by mailing the form, linked to below).

Students completing the Dominican University track

	Read over the DU Intent to Graduate cover letter for the students completing the Dominican University degree here.
	Email imdept-at-stkate.edu (replace -at- with @) with the following:"DU Intent to Graduate" in the subject line of your email , and name (as you would like it to appear in the Commemcement Brochure), student ID, and date of graduation (i.e. May 2009) in the body of the email. If you would like to keep in contact with the MLIS program, also include a personal email.
	Make sure you've completed the computer competency requirement (Required if you entered the program prior to fall 2004). Download and follow these instructions to complete the requirement.
	Mail the Intent to Graduate form to Dominican University-GSLIS, Office of the Registrar, 7900 West Division Street, River Forest, IL 60305. Check the Dominican University calendar for their deadline. Tip: Make a copy of the filled out form for your records.
	Please fill out this Intent to Gradute form through Kateway at http://kateway.stkate.edu. It is listed in the My Education tab and then the online forms before the DU deadline.
	Check your CSC student account. You will be billed a $100 graduation fee as a part of the entire graduation process. A statement will be mailed to you later in the semester.

Students completing the St. Catherine University track

Students who entered Fall 2006 and after are on the Saint Catherine University track. Students should begin considering the graduation process at least one semester ahead of the semester they would like to graduate. The deadline for graduating in May is the preceding November 30 and the deadline to graduate December is the preceding May 15.

For December 2009 graduation, the deadline to apply for graduation has been moved to September 15, 2009.

	Read over the MLIS Intent to Graduate cover letter for the students completing the St. Catherine University degree here.
	Email imdept-at-stkate.edu (replace -at- with @) with the following:"CSC Intent to Graduate" in the subject line of your email, and name (as you would like it to appear in the Commencement brochure.), student ID, and date of graduation (i.e. May 2009) in the body of the email. If you would like to keep in contact with the MLIS program, also include a personal email.
	Please fill out this form through Kateway at http://kateway.stkate.edu. It is listed in the My Education tab and then the online forms. Deadlines for the Declaration of Intent to Graduate form are May 15 for fall Semester graduation and November 30 for winter Semester graduation
	Send a resume to the MLIS office and complete the Graduating Student Survey.
	Check your CSC student account. You will be billed a graduation fee as a part of the entire graduation process. A statement will be mailed to you later in the semester.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the MLIS Office at (651) 690-6802 or (651) 690-6431 (email imdept@stkate.edu).

Commencement Details

The Associate and Graduate Commencement Ceremony will be on Thursday, December 17, 2009.

The Student Center and Activities department is responsible for details surrounding graduation day. Details should emerge at the Commencement web page as the Commencement date gets closer.

DU track students have the additional opportunity to participate in Commencement at Dominican University. If you are interested, you should contact Dominican University GSLIS.

Finishing Coursework in the Summer

Dominican University Track Students

Dominican University has three dates when degree completions are posted on transcripts: December, May and August. The St. Catherine University has two commencement ceremonies to recognize degree completions, one in December and one in May.

If you take four credits or less during the summer session to complete your MLIS degree, you are invited to walk in the St. Catherine University May ceremony. Your diploma and transcript from Dominican University will be dated August 2008.

If you take more than four credits during the summer session to complete your MLIS degree, you are invited to walk in the St. Catherine University December ceremony. Your diploma and transcript from Dominican University will be dated August 2008.

St. Catherine University Track Students

The Universityhas three dates when degree completions are posted on transcripts: December, May and August. Saint Catherine University has two commencement ceremonies to recognize degree completions, one in December and one in May.

If you take four credits or less during the summer session to complete your MLIS degree, you are invited to walk in St. Catherine University May ceremony. Your diploma and transcript from St. Catherine University will be dated August 2008.

If you take more than four credits during the summer session to complete your MLIS degree, you are invited to walk in the St. Catherine University December ceremony. Your diploma and transcript from the College of St. Catherine will be dated August 2008.

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity educator and employer.