Graduation
Planning for Graduation
Graduation is an exciting time, and we look forward to supporting you as you transition from GPS student to Brandeis graduate. As you bring your newly earned knowledge and skills to bear on the professional world, we hope you stay in contact with your faculty, your fellow students, and the staff at GPS.
In the meantime, as you near the completion of your master's degree program or graduate certificate requirements, there are some steps you need to complete to successfully graduate.
As always, please contact the GPS admissions office with questions or concerns, we want to assist your final tasks as a GPS student and enrich your upcoming experiences as a member of the GPS alumni.
Graduation Application
Congratulations on nearing the completion of your degree program! Remember, you must apply to graduate in order to receive your degree. Submit an application to graduate form and a $100 graduation fee by one of the following deadlines:
- November 1 for February graduation
- February 1 for May graduation
- June 1 for August graduation
Deadlines are strictly enforced. If you miss the deadline, you must file an application for the next scheduled graduation time.
Staying in Contact
We want to continue supporting you even after you've taken your last class. As a soon-to-be graduate, you should review the services available to Graduate Professional School alumni. Stay in touch with us and with your classmates, and take advantage of the many networking opportunities that are available to you as a Brandeis graduate.
B Connect is an online service that provides access to:
- Careers — fill an open position, find a new one or promote your new business venture
- Directory — stay in touch with classmates
- Class Notes — update the university community on what's happening in your life
- My Page — post your contact information and photos
- Events — see what's happening in your area
After graduation, register with B Connect and take advantage of these services.
We value the input of our students and alumni, and we hope that you will keep us posted on your professional and personal growth, as well as on ideas for new areas of study we might consider. Your feedback is critical to our continuing success.
