Degree Conferral

The Undergraduate College of Commerce awards degrees at the end of each regular academic term and at the end of summer.

To be eligible for degree conferral (granting) each student must complete an on-line degree application. You must submit the degree application after you reach 132 quarter hours and at least 2 – 3 terms before you expect to complete your degree.

Submitting this on-line application does not guarantee the conferral of a degree from DePaul University. At the end of the term you indicated on your degree conferral application the College Office will review your record to verify that you have completed the requirements.

You submit the Degree Conferral Application through Campus Connection. Log on to Campus Connection. Select Student Center; then select My Academics; then select Apply for Degree Conferral.  Follow the steps in the application. Print off the confirmation page. After you submit the application your name and the term you expect to complete your requirements will be sent to the Commerce Undergraduate Program Office (CUPO).

Within 3-6 weeks of submitting your degree conferral application you will receive a letter stating your outstanding degree requirements.

Q: What is "Degree Conferral?"
A: Degree Conferral means the official granting of a degree by DePaul University upon successful completion of all University and College/School degree requirements.

Q: What is "Commencement?"
A: Commencement is the graduation ceremony.

Q: What degree will I earn?
A: Undergraduate Commerce Students are working towards the Bachelor of Science in Commerce (BSC) degree.

Q: When am I eligible to submit my Degree Conferral application?
A: Students who have 132 or more quarter hours may submit a Degree Conferral application.

Q: How do I submit a Degree Conferral application?
A: Log on to Campus Connection. Select Student Center; then select My Academics; then select Apply for Degree Conferral.  Follow the steps in the application. Print off the confirmation page.

Q: I have not met the major declaration requirements can I submit a Degree Conferral application?
A: Yes. However you must meet the declaration requirements for the major before you will be eligible for the degree. You should review the declaration requirements in the catalog http://sr.depaul.edu/catalog/catalog.shtml and meet with a Commerce advisor to make sure you know where you stand.

Q: What happens when I submit the Degree Conferral application?
A: Your application is sent to the Commerce Undergraduate Program Office (CUPO) and an Advisor will review your application. You will be notified via regular mail within 3-6 weeks of your application status.

Q: What are the deadlines for submitting a Degree Conferral application on-line?
A:

Q: What happens if I have submitted an application then my plans change or I need to retake a class?
A: You will have access to edit your degree application up to the last day of finals for the term you indicated on your application; see table above. (Ex. You applied for November 2008 in April. Now it is August and you know you need to take a class in Winter. You have that access all the way until the last day of the Autumn term. You can go back into your Degree Conferral application and edit your completion date.)

Q: What happens if I need to edit my application AFTER the last day of the term for which I originally applied?
A: You must contact the Commerce Undergraduate Program Office (CUPO) at CUPOdegreeconferral@depaul.edu.

Q: How long does it take for my grades to be put into Campus Connection?
A: Professors have 5 working days after the last day of finals to enter the grades in Campus Connection.

Q: What happens if I have an incomplete (IN), missing (M) or research (R) grade on my record?
A: For students in their last term all grades must be resolved within 15 working day after the last day of finals. If you have incomplete (IN), missing (M), or continuing research (R) grades for any courses, consult with the instructors for those courses immediately. Also notify the Commerce Undergraduate Program CUPO) at CUPOdegreeconferral@depaul.edu. (You will notice the grades before the advisors in the CUPO office will. Get on top of it and let us know so the situation can be resolved ASAP and hopefully not delay the conferring of your degree!)

Q: What happens if I get less than a C- in my major (or minor or concentration) course or my major (or minor or concentration) GPA goes below a 2.000 in my last term?
A: For students who have previously met the major (or minor or concentration) declaration requirements: you will be required to repeat any course in your major that is less than C- grade. If your major GPA goes under a 2.000 you will be required to repeat a course (or courses) until you reach the 2.000 minimum.

For students who have not yet met the major (or minor or concentration) declaration requirements: you must first and foremost meet the declaration requirements (which may be higher than the final degree requirements).

Q: What are the minimum grades required for my degree?
A: To receive a BSC from DePaul University, you must meet the following Grade and GPA minimums:

1. Grade of C- or higher is required for all courses in your major area (and/or minor area and/or concentration area). This includes extra or open elective courses in the area.
2. Grade of C- or higher in ENG/WRD 103, ENG/WRD 104, Professional Writing (ENG/WRD 202, 204, 206 or 301), and ICS 392.
3. Cumulative GPA of 2.000 or higher.
4. GPA of 2.000 in your Major area (and/or minor area and/or concentration area).

Please note: Requirements for the declaration of major must be met prior to the conferral (granting) of a BSC degree. For major declaration requirements please review the catalog at http://sr.depaul.edu/catalog/catalog.shtml and schedule an appointment with an advisor by calling 312.362.5358.

Q: How many hours are required for my degree?
A: To receive a BSC from DePaul University you must meet the following quarter hour minimums:

1. You must have a minimum of 192 quarter hours (while meeting degree requirements).
2. Your last 60 quarter hours must be completed at DePaul.

Q: Is there a fee for submitting the Degree Conferral application?
A: No. The fee was discontinued on July 1, 2008.

Q: Is there a fee for participating in the Commencement ceremony?
A: No, there is currently no fee for the ceremony.

Q: How often does the Undergraduate College of Commerce grant degrees?
A: The Undergraduate College of Commerce grants degrees at the end of each regular quarter and once at the end of summer (in August).

Q: How many Commencement ceremonies does the College of Commerce have?
A: The College of Commerce has one Commencement ceremony per year in June.

Q: How do I sign up for the Commencement ceremony?
A: When you complete your on-line Degree Conferral Application you will be directed to the Commencement ceremony website for registration and information. If the Commencement ceremony information is not for the next June ceremony, return to Campus Connection in February and go to the link "RSVP for Commencement." Then you will be able to RSVP and order your cap and gown for the June ceremony.

Q: When will my degree be posted to my transcript?
A: If you have met all degree requirements the final transcript should be available from the University with in 30 days of the end of the term. You can check to see if your degree is posted by requesting an unofficial transcript through campus connection (Select Student Center; select other academics, select Transcript: view unofficial transcript; select the arrows (>>); select Report type; select View Report.)

Q: How do I request a verification of enrollment or degree letter from DePaul University?
A: Enrollment and degree verifications are available from the Office of Student Records. For more information please visit: http://sr.depaul.edu/verifications.shtml.

Q: How do I request my transcripts?
A: You may request transcripts through Campus Connection (Select Student Center; select other academics, select Transcript: Request Official Transcript; select the arrows (>>); fill out the request form) OR through the Office of Student Records at http://sr.depaul.edu/transcript.shtml

Q: When will I receive my diploma?
A: Provided you have met all degree requirements diplomas are mailed from the Office of Student Records generally within 45-60 days after the end of the term. Financial holds must be resolved before your diploma will be sent.

Q: Where will my diploma be mailed?
A: The diploma will be mailed to the address you entered on your Degree Conferral application. If you have questions about the diploma mailing or you want to change your address please contact the Office of Student Records at dpcl@depaul.edu  

Q: Where can I find University information regarding Degree Conferral and Diplomas?
A: On the Student Records website at: http://sr.depaul.edu/degreeconferral.shtml  

Q: I have a question that was not answered in this FAQ who can I contact?
A: Contact the CUPO Degree Conferral Team at CUPOdegreeconferral@depaul.edu

Q: What is the Commerce Undergraduate Program Office contact information?
A: Our phone number is 312.362.5358.
Our fax number is 312.362.6678.
Our office is located on the Loop Campus, DePaul Center 8500.