GRADUATE SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT BY EXCEPTIONALITY

MUST BE A GRADUATE STUDENT TO COMPLETE THIS FORM
Please note: there is a 5 year cap on this form. If the semester you are choosing to walk is past the 5 year cap, please contact the Graduate School for a waiver. (graduate@eiu.edu)

Name Name First Last
Applications for Commencement by Exceptionality MUST be received by the following deadlines:

FALL SEMESTER: First Tuesday in November

SPRING SEMESTER: First Wednesday following the Spring Break
EIU E Number (E#)
Permanent Address Permanent Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Email
Graduate Program ONLY
PLEASE enter program as it appears in EIU catalog
Term and year of actual graduation (completion of requirements) - example: Spring 2025
I would like to walk in the following ceremony (Only Fall 2026 will be approved at this time)

I would like to walk in the following ceremony (Only Fall 2026 will be approved at this time) Fall 2026
Reason for Exceptionality

Reason for Exceptionality I have only my thesis, internship, or practicum to complete I completed my degree in a previous semester I will complete all of my remaining degree requirements in the summer
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY - DO NOT COMPLETE THIS SECTION

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY - DO NOT COMPLETE THIS SECTION APPROVED DENIED
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY - Approved or Denied by Date
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY - If denied, a reason will be provided for denying request