Graduation

Graduation Requirements

  • Apply to Graduate
    • A student planning to graduate in a specific term should:
      • Submit a Petition to Graduate form to the ARO no later than two (2) months prior to the proposed graduation date.
      • Pay a $100 Graduation Fee to the Business Office.
      • Submit a Cap and Gown request to the ARO no later than two (2) months before the proposed graduation date. The student owns the cap and gown upon graduation
    • To graduate with a degree, a student must:
      • Earn the required number of term credits in a specific degree program or the equivalency thereof, of which at least 50% of all required credits must be earned at P.I.T.
      • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
      • Complete the approved curriculum satisfactorily.
  • The Program Director or Director of Academic Programs conducts a Graduation Audit to ensure that a candidate has met all requirements for the degree.
  • Students who petitioned in a previous term and did not graduate must complete a second petition in the term they anticipate graduating.

Graduation with Honors

  • P.I.T. hosts the graduate commencement ceremonies during the spring and fall terms.
  • Graduates who are Phi Theta Kappa members in good standing are permitted to wear the Phi Theta Kappa honors stole and cords.
  • Honor is awarded to students who meet the following cumulative GPAs, calculated on all coursework completed at P.I.T.:
    • Summa cum laude (with the highest honor): 3.90 to 4.0
    • Magna cum laude (with high honor): 3.70 to 3.89
    • Cum laude (with honor): 3.50 to 3.69

Commencement Ceremony Participation

  • Students who complete requirements during the term following commencement will be allowed to participate in commencement with their class if they:
    • Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
    • Have no more than two (2) outstanding courses (6 credits) to complete their degree, as confirmed by the Registrar.
    • Are registered for or actively attending the outstanding course(s).
    • Submit a Petition to Graduate form to the ARO.
    • Pay a Graduation Fee to the Business Office.
    • Submit a Cap and Gown request to the ARO no later than two (2) months before the proposed graduation date.

Distribution of Certificates and Diplomas

  • The Academic Records Office (ARO) issues certificates and diplomas, after degree audits, to students who have completed all and have filed an application for graduation.
  • Degree evaluations are completed at the end of each term after grades have been recorded.
  • Students who have successfully completed the requirements for a degree or certificate will be notified by the ARO that it is ready for pickup.
  • Certificates and diplomas are printed every month, typically, during the third week.
  • Students must satisfy all outstanding financial obligations to P.I.T., before certificates/diplomas can be distributed.