Commencement

1) If I have a question regarding my diploma; whom should I contact?

You must contact the Office of Academic Advisement at 212.592.2540.

2) Whom may I contact for additional Commencement information?

Continue to review this Commencement section of the website thoroughly.

If you are still having trouble locating the information you need, please call the Office of Academic Advisement at 212.592.2540.

1) Who is eligible to participate in the ceremony?

Master and Bachelor candidates.

2) If I am not eligible, but still want to participate in the ceremony, what do I do?

You must put your request in writing before April 8 to: A. Lucky Checkley, Jr., Director of Academic Advisement at lcheckley@sva.edu. Your request will be reviewed in-committee. You will be informed of the decision within two weeks of your request.

3) What clearances do I have to obtain in order to graduate?

Complete an online degree application, meet with your Academic Advisor, Student Advisor, Assistant to the Chair, or Director of Operations before February 19, 2021.

• Submit documentation of Portfolio/Thesis for SVA archives to the department chair before April 30, 2021.
• Pay all financial obligations owed to the College by April 30, 2021.
• If you have received any type of guaranteed student loan through the school, you need an exit interview clearance from the Office of Financial Aid.
• Return all books to the library by May 4, 2021.
• Complete all credits and required courses by May 4, 2021.

4) Who do I contact if I have doubts regarding my academic standing?

Master candidates should contact their student advisor, or assistant to the chair.

Bachelor candidates should contact their academic advisor.

Candidates must sign in to MyServices using your MySVA username and password. Click on Graduation Overview, fill out and submit the online graduation application form. Click here for detailed instructions.

Must meet with their Academic Advisor to ensure that their credits and departmental requirements are in order for graduation.

Must meet with their Student Advisor, Assistant to the Chair or Director of Operations to ensure that their credits and departmental requirements are in order for graduation.