Graduation Checklist

• Apply for graduation: most schools require students to apply for graduation once you complete 80+ credit hours; most schools also require that you consult with a Graduation Analyst.
• Pay all University fees. Clear all indebtedness through the Financial Aid Office. Transcripts and diplomas will be held until you are free of debt to the University.
• If your name or mailing address changes between the time you file your Intent to Graduate and your expected graduation date, update your information with your school. The address at your school is the one used for all correspondence, including the mailing of your diploma.
• Look into consolidating your student loans, getting this out of the way early, can prevent a headache in the future. This can be done right through our website; do-it-yourself, with no pushy sales people, or give us a call and let one of our student loan specialists help.
• Most schools will have a Career Development Center, take full advantage of this. They can assist you in all facets of finding the perfect job, or the perfect stepping stone.
• Develop a professional resume; if you need there are plenty of reference materials in most libraries. First impressions are generally made by your resume.
• Develop a cover letter that can be adapted for many different employers.
• Look for the job: websites, newspapers, professional associations, and people you already know.
• Develop a possible job list with contact names, addresses, and phone numbers. Research the companies, use the internet, this shows your potential employer your drive and ambition.
• Attend local career and job fairs.
• Manage your debt, now that you are out in the real world; make sure you don’t start off on the wrong foot. Don’t get yourself any further into debt then you need, unnecessary debt is what will prevent you from receiving other benefits and credit down the road.