College of Health & Human Services: Request to Participate in Commencement by Exceptionality Form

College of Health & Human Services: Request to Participate in Commencement by Exceptionality Form

REQUESTS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FOR CURRENT TERM. See posted deadlines: https://www.eiu.edu/registra/graduation.php.

Please contact Janet Fopay (jlfopay@eiu.edu or 217-581-6674) if you have any questions about completing this form.

Guidelines for commencement by exceptionality requests:

**Students Requesting to Participate in Spring Commencement by Exceptionality:
• Must have applied to graduate in the summer term and able to complete all degree requirements in the summer,
OR
• Must have applied to graduate in the fall term and, after spring semester, have student teaching, internship, or practicum as their only remaining requirement to complete in the fall.

**Students Requesting to Participate in Fall Commencement by Exceptionality:
• Must have applied to graduate in the spring term and only have student teaching, internship, or practicum remaining to complete in the spring.

NOTE: If your request is approved, you will be allowed to participate in the commencement ceremony. However, that does not indicate you have completed all degree requirements.

Name Name * First Last
EIU E-Number *
Local Address Local Address *
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Cell Phone Cell Phone * - ### - ### ####
EIU Email Address *
Select your degree and major from the list below. *

Select your degree and major from the list below. B.A.A.S. in Emergency Management B.A.A.S. in Health Practice B.S. in Communication Disorders & Sciences B.S. in Exercise Science B.S. in Exercise Science: Pre-Athletic Training B.S. in Exercise Science: Pre-Occupational Therapy B.S. in Exercise Science: Pre-Physical Therapy B.S. in Health Administration B.S. in Human Services B.S. in Human Services Program Administration B.S. in Kinesiology, Sport, & Recreation: Physical Education Teacher Licensure B.S. in Kinesiology & Sports Studies: Physical Education Teacher Licensure B.S. in Nursing (RN to BSN) B.S. in Nursing (Traditional) B.S. in Nutrition B.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics B.S. in Public Health: Community Health B.S. in Public Health: Emergency Management & Disaster Preparedness B.S. in Recreation Administration B.S. in Recreation Administration: Therapeutic Recreation B.S. in Sport Management B.S. in Sport and Recreation Management
Term and Year of Actual Graduation (when you will finish your final degree requirements) *
I would like to walk in the following ceremony (Please enter Fall or Spring and the year) *
Reason for Exceptionality *

Reason for Exceptionality I will complete all of my remaining degree requirements in the summer. I only have student teaching, internship, or practicum to complete. I completed my degree in a previous term.
Provide detailed plan for completing degree requirements (course number, transfer college, requirements, etc.) *
If your request is denied, you may appeal the decision with the College of Health & Human Services Dean. Contact your certification officer, Janet Fopay (jlfopay@eiu.edu), about additional information you may be required to submit for appeal consideration. Keep in mind, unless unique considerations warrant it, the appeal will not be granted if you do not meet the criteria above or the established deadline for submitting your request. The decision in the dean's office is final.