To: Members of the Class of 2008
From: Vancenia Rutherford, Dean for the Class of 2008
Subject: The Senior Packet
Date: August 27, 2007

The Senior Packet

The Senior Packet contains important information about the graduation process and Wesleyan's graduation requirements. Please review your packet carefully and contact me immediately (215 North College, x2765, vrutherford@wesleyan.edu) if you have any questions or concerns. Information in the packet includes:

• Preparing for Graduation: Explains Wesleyan's graduation requirements, the Senior Concentration Form, the Credit Analysis Report, oversubscription, December completion, and honors.

  • for students who entered prior to Fall 2000
  • for students who entered Fall 2000 and later

• Frequently Asked Questions about the Senior Year: Answers to questions about graduation requirements and the graduation process.

  • for students who entered prior to Fall 2000
  • for students who entered Fall 2000 and later

• Unofficial Transcript: Your academic history, including courses for which you have pre-registered for Fall 2007 (available through your e-portfolio)

• Senior Concentration Form: Use this form to identify the courses you have taken and will be taking to complete your major. The form must be signed by an authorized advisor in your major department. (Due Monday, September 17.)

• Credit Analysis Report: Reviews your academic record and monitors progress towards meeting graduation requirements (available through your e-portfolio).

• Honors and Thesis Information: Deadlines and other important information for students undertaking honors theses.

Graduation does not just happen; you must make it happen!  It is important that you fully understand Wesleyan's graduation requirements (concentration, credit, GPA, residency) and that you are able to interpret your academic record in light of these requirements. As you choose courses and build a program of study for your senior year, it is essential that you know exactly where you stand in terms of fulfilling Wesleyan's graduation requirements so that everything goes smoothly when degree certification takes place in the Spring. Remember, you are responsible for your own graduation and you must fulfill all graduation requirements to participate in the Commencement ceremony on May 25, 2008.

Have a great senior year!

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