Graduation
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 2009 is tentatively scheduled for April 17,2009. The Registrar 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 faculty 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
Candidates for a Master of Science Degree should consult their academic advisors regarding graduation procedures. All other certificate candidates must follow the procedures below:
1. Be admitted in the academic program(s) they plan to complete.
2. Complete all course requirements.
3. Verify final grades are accurate (view unofficial transcript).
4. Notify academic advisor of completed program(s).
The academic advisor will verify program completion, and forward the student record to the appropriate
office. The Registrar’s Office will issue a program completion letter signed by the Senior Director.
Successful completion of an IRM College certificate program may be verified with a program completion
letter or an original National Defense University official transcript. The date noted in the program completion letter or program completion date shown on the 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.
Reprinting Certificates. Only one certificate will be produced per program per student. Students should safeguard their certificate(s) as they would other important documents.
In exceptional cases, the IRM College will reproduce certificates for a student; however, the College cannot guarantee signatures from the original signers. Students with an exceptional case (e.g., lost in a fire) may contact the Registrar’s Office via e-mail at IRMCRegistrar@ndu.edu for further guidance.
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 are 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 on uNET can print unofficial transcripts from their “Learner Services” page.
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 along with the address of the transcript recipient. Requests should be faxed to the Registrar’s Office 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.
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