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Graduation Checklist — December 2008

Please check your SBTS email account for future graduation information. If you do not know your user ID and password, contact Network Services at 1-800-626-5525 ext. 4006 or 502-897-4006.

Updated: June 4, 2008

Sept. 15 APPLICATION TO GRADUATE — September 15 is the deadline for submitting the “Graduation Application.” Failure to submit the application by the deadline may result in the delay of your graduation until the next semester. The Graduation Application is located in the “My Ecampus” section of the Ecampus website and is to be filled out and submitted online. Make sure to write your legal name exactly as it should appear on your diploma. Please provide height, weight, and cap size information to be used in your graduation apparel order. If you need measurements for cap size, please stop by the LifeWay bookstore on campus.

ACADEMIC APPAREL — Rental apparel will be ordered based upon the information you submit on your graduation application. For capsize measurements and information for purchasing your graduation apparel, please contact LifeWay Campus Bookstore, 502-897-4506. Apparel will be available for pick-up the Thursday and Friday the week before graduation.

MINISTRY RESOURCES OFFICE — The Ministry Resources Office (Norton 150) provides a variety of services for persons graduating. Graduates who will be seeking post-graduation ministry positions are encouraged to establish a graduating senior profile as soon as possible. Visit the Ministry Resources link on the Help Desk tab on Ecampus. Call 502-897-4208, or email ministryresources@sbts.edu with questions.
  COMPOSITE PHOTOGRAPH — The graduation composite contains individual pictures of graduates and faculty. Only those who have their picture taken will receive a composite. Men should be dressed in suit and tie, and women should wear Sunday dress. Pictures will be taken in the Public Relations Conference Room (HCC 203). Please contact Student Resources at 502-897-4205 or email studentresources@sbts.edu to schedule an appointment. Photos are taken every five minutes.

Summer Term Photos: (Honeycutt #201-203)
If you will only be on campus for a Summer term and will not be around in the fall, please schedule an appointment for one of the following times:

  • Thursday, June 19th, 11am-1pm
  • Tuesday, June 24th, 11am-1pm
  • Tuesday, July 1st, 11am-1pm
  • Thursday, July 10th, 11am-1pm
Fall semester photo dates will be coming soon.
  GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS — Information on ordering graduation announcements will be coming soon.
Oct. 10 ACADEMIC STATUS — Graduation audits are automatically conducted by Academic Records. Students will be notified by student e-mail of the results. All outstanding academic issues, excluding those of the current semester, but including the completion of all approved transfer of credit, must be resolved by the mid-point of the semester, October 10 , or graduation for the semester is void.
Nov. 15 GRADUATION FEE — A graduation fee of $200 will be charged to your student account in October. Payment is due by November 15 to avoid late charges. You will NOT be able to view the graduation fee on Ecampus, but it still must be paid by November 15th. Additionally, all accounts (short-term loans, library fines, copy charges, library books, etc.) must be paid prior to graduation rehearsal.
Nov. 21 GRADUATING STUDENT INFORMATION FORM — This online form must be completed by Friday, November 21 . A link to this form will be emailed to your SBTS email account at a later date.
Dec. 11 GRADUATION REHEARSAL — Rehearsal is Thursday afternoon, December 11 at 12:45 pm. Attendance is required. Students with conflicts should contact the Supervisor of Student Resources, David Schrock.

PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION — The President’s Reception is usually held after the graduation rehearsal. Recommended dress is coat and tie for men and Sunday dress for women. You will receive an invitation as graduation approaches.
Dec. 12 COMMENCEMENT — Seminary graduation is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 12 in Alumni Chapel. Commencement is usually 2-2 1/2 hours long. Guests and family unable to attend may view graduation live on the Faith Channel, channel 19, on local cable.