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Completion and Records

Graduation and Program Completion

Program certificates are prepared annually for the IRM College’s graduation exercise. The College holds the annual commencement exercise in April, and those who complete programs throughout the year are eligible to attend. Ceremonial certificates are mailed to the home address of students who do not attend the ceremony. Students are responsible for maintaining mailing and shipping addresses in uNET to ensure delivery is not delayed.

The IRM College Graduation Exercise for Academic Year 2010 is tentatively scheduled for April 30, 2010. The Office of Student Services will contact all known and potential graduates at the students’ preferred e-mail address as shown in uNET approximately eight weeks prior to graduation. This e-mail message will provide detailed timelines and procedures that students must follow to be included in graduation planning.

Students who are attempting to complete their programs within two months prior to graduation exercises in April are advised to work closely with their advisor and course instructors to ensure they meet requirements in time for graduation. Students may use the program requirements of the catalog in force at the time of his or her initial acceptance, or the student may choose to fulfill the requirements of the current catalog.

Completion Procedures

Students of the IRM College who have completed certificate program requirements must compete and return an “Application for Graduation” by email directly to the IRM College. (Exception: Candidates for a Master of Science Degree should consult the M.S. Program academic advisor regarding graduation procedures.)

Download Application for Certificate Competition

To officially graduate the program, the student must:

Be admitted in the academic program(s) he or she intends to complete.
Complete all course requirements. (The student may use the program requirements of the catalog in force at the time of his or her initial acceptance, or the student may choose to fulfill the requirements of the current catalog.)
Verify final grades are accurate (view unofficial transcript). (A passing grade for all applicable certificate courses must be posted to the student’s transcript to be eligible for program completion. An ineligible applicant will not be processed for completion and the student must reapply when all coursework has been successfully completed and posted.)
Complete and submit the “Application for Graduation” form.

*Questions regarding the requirements for graduation, Contact academic advisor.

Upon approval of the academic dean, the certificate name and completion date will be noted on the student’s official transcript and the Office of Student Services will send a ‘program completion letter’ signed by the Senior Director to the student’s home address on record.

The date noted in the program completion letter or official transcript is the official completion date. Dates on certificates awarded at the College’s graduation ceremony reflect the ceremony date and should not be used for reporting purposes.

Records Maintenance

The IRM College maintains hard copy and electronic records as required for all prospective, current, and past students. Current students are responsible for ensuring their current biographic and demographic information is correct in uNET to assist the IRM College in meeting Federal and Department of Defense directives and reporting requirements.

Transcripts

Two types of transcripts are available from the IRM College.

Unofficial Transcripts. Students with an account in uNET can print unofficial transcripts from their uNET account at any time.

Official Transcripts. Students may request official transcripts by sending a signed request that includes the student’s full name, Social Security number, and phone number and address of the transcript recipient. Requests should be faxed to the Office of Student Services at 202-685-4860 or DSN 325-4860. Official transcripts are produced and mailed weekly. Official transcripts are printed on copy-safe National Defense University transcript stock, bear the University’s raised seal, and are signed by the University Registrar. Reproductions are clearly marked as copies and are not considered official.

Download IRMC Transcript Request Form