COBA Graduate Studies Office

Congratulations on completing your academic goal! We are honored to have you represent Georgia Southern University to the global marketplace. You are a lifelong friend of the College of Business and the Graduate Studies Office so we look forward to you updating us on your professional accomplishments.

The graduation clearance process listed below must be completed the semester before you plan to graduate. The deadline date is always the last day of final exams during the semester before you complete your degree requirements. For example, if you will graduate during Spring semester, you must complete this process by the last day of the final exam during Fall semester.

Two weeks prior to graduation, an electronic version of the Commencement Brochure will be available at: http://students.georgiasouthern.edu/registrar/graduation.htm

1. Program of Study Form
   Your Program of Study Form confirms that you have taken the degree required courses. After the completion of 12 credit hours, you should complete the Master's Program of Study Form. View the form at the section titled "Forms for Enrolled Students" and Choose Master's Program of Study Form.

   You should only list the required and elective courses on the form. Please send the form to:
   
   Georgia Southern University
   COBA Office of Graduate Studies
   PO Box 8050
   Statesboro, GA 30460-8050
   Telephone: 912-478-5767
   Fax: 912-478-7480
   mba@georgiasouthern.edu
   
   

2. Application for Graduation
   This is your formal request to the Registrar's Office to begin proceedings for declaration of your degree. An approval letter for your program of study form will list the deadline for submission of the application for graduation. Send the Application for Graduation Form to:

   Georgia Southern University
   Registrar's Office
   PO Box 8092
   Statesboro, GA 30460-8092
   Telephone: 912-478-5152
   Fax: 912-478-5439
   graduation@georgiasouthern.edu
   

3. Graduation Fee Payment
   A non-refundable fee of $35 is required to cover the processing for graduation and your diploma. Payment should be received by the mid-term of the semester in which you plan to graduate. However, it is best to attach a check to the Application for Graduation Form. You may also pay by credit card at:
   
   Georgia Southern University
   Bursar's Office
   PO Box 8155
   Statesboro, GA 30460-8155
   Telephone: 912-478-0999
   Fax: 912-478-1724
   
   
4. Graduate in Absentia Form
   If you plan not to attend commencement, you must complete the Graduate in Absentia Form. Send the form to:
   
   Georgia Southern University
   Registrar's Office
   PO Box 8092
   Statesboro, GA 30460-8092
   Telephone: 912-478-5152
   Fax: 912-478-5439
   vburden@georgiasouthern.edu
   
   
5. Reserve Graduation Attire
   Graduation attire should be reserved 8 weeks before graduation. Order attire by going to the web site: www.herffjones.com/college/graduation. or visit their the Herf Jones Office at:

   Herf Jones
   32 Lindberg
   Statesboro, GA 30458
   Telephone: 912-478-9314
   Fax: 912-478-9550
   roderick@frontiernet.net

6. Pay Outstanding Debts
   All debts to Georgia Southern University must be paid in full. To determine if you have debts such as parking tickets, library fees, fines, etc. view your Wings account and/or contact the Cashier's Office at:

   Georgia Southern University
   Bursar's Office
   PO Box 8155
   Statesboro, GA 30460-8155
   Telephone: 912-478-0999
   Fax: 912-478-1724

7. Diploma Address
   You will receive your Diploma in 12-14 weeks after graduation. Candidates are encouraged to update their Diploma Address (DA) and graduation e-mail address on WINGS before the end of the semester in which they are completing their requirements.