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STUDENT GRAD CHECK

Student Name:    Date of Birth:

Student ID:    Grade / Program:    Expected Graduation Date:

Academic Summary

Cumulative GPA:    Total Credits Earned:    Credits Required for Graduation:

Standard Diploma    Honors Diploma    AP / IB / College Credit

Graduation Requirements Checklist

Core Subjects — Required / Earned (enter numeric credit values)

English: Required   Earned

Mathematics: Required   Earned

Science: Required   Earned

Social Studies: Required   Earned

World Language: Required   Earned

Fine Arts / Electives: Required   Earned

Physical Education: Required   Earned

Testing / Demonstrated Competency

State Assessment Passed:    Score or Evidence:

Exit Exam / Alternate Assessment Completed:    Score / Passing Evidence:

Community Service / Capstone Hours Required:    Completed:

Outstanding Requirements and Holds

Financial Obligation / Fees    Library / Materials    Disciplinary Action

Immunization / Health Records Missing    Transcript Hold / Incomplete Records

Advisor Review

Final Clearance Recommendation: Cleared for Graduation    Pending — conditions listed above

Certification and Acknowledgment

I certify that the information provided on this Student Grad Check is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that approval of graduation is contingent upon successful completion of all requirements, resolution of any active holds, and final verification of official records by school administration. Submission of this form does not guarantee diplomas, transcripts, or participation in commencement activities until all conditions are satisfied.

By signing below I authorize school officials to review academic records, testing results, and financial/account holds as necessary to determine graduation eligibility. I understand that providing false information or failing to disclose outstanding obligations may delay or revoke graduation clearance.

I acknowledge and agree to the statements above.

Student or Parent/Guardian:

Signature:

Date:

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What the Student Grad Check Is and why it matters

A Student Grad Check is an administrative checklist and verification form used by colleges and universities to confirm that a student has met academic, administrative, and financial requirements for degree conferral. Typical items include course and credit audits, minimum GPA verification, residency and program residency rules, clearance of library or financial holds, and receipt of required supporting documents such as final transcripts or practicum confirmations. Institutions use the Grad Check to trigger diploma production, transcript recording, and commencement eligibility; it can be completed on paper or submitted electronically under U.S. e-signature laws.

Why a formal Grad Check improves accuracy and timing

A documented Student Grad Check centralizes degree verification, reduces administrative rework, and creates an auditable record of approvals and outstanding items.

Why a formal Grad Check improves accuracy and timing

Who completes and relies on the Student Grad Check

Typical users include students initiating the request, academic advisors validating academic progress, and registrar staff confirming conferral.

  • Students: Submit course lists, final transcripts, and confirm contact/mailing details for the diploma.
  • Academic advisors: Verify major/minor requirements, substitutions, and capstone or thesis completion.
  • Registrar staff: Audit credits, apply degree conferral, clear holds, and record the official degree date.

Collaboration among these groups speeds clearance and reduces last‑minute issues before degree posting and diploma issuance.

Core parts of a professional Student Grad Check

A clear Grad Check groups academic, administrative, and signature elements so reviewers can confirm completion quickly and consistently.

Student Identity

Full legal name, student ID, date of birth, and primary contact to match institutional records and avoid mismatches.

Program Details

Declared degree, major/minor, catalog year, and residency requirements so the audit applies the correct curriculum rules.

Credit Audit

Course list with transfer credits and substitutions noted, plus total credits counted toward degree requirements.

Academic Standing

Cumulative GPA and any probation holds; note grade‑forgiveness or appeals that affect conferral eligibility.

Administrative Holds

Records holds such as finance, library, or conduct that must be cleared before degree posting and diploma release.

Approvals and Dates

Advisor signature, department chair or program director approval, and official conferral date for the registrar to record.

Step-by-step process to complete a Student Grad Check

Follow a standard sequence from data gathering to final registrar posting to avoid omissions and repeated work.

  • 01
    Prepare Documents: Gather transcripts, course approvals, and transfer evaluations.
  • 02
    Complete Fields: Fill ID, program, credits, GPA, and holds accurately.
  • 03
    Obtain Approvals: Advisor and department approvals signed or e-signed.
  • 04
    Submit to Registrar: Send completed check and attachments for final audit.

Configuring an online Grad Check workflow

Set up field mapping, routing, and authentication so electronic submissions meet institutional policy and legal requirements.

Field Mapping Auto-fill student record fields from SIS to reduce manual entry.
Signer Order Sequence: student → advisor → program chair → registrar.
Authentication Method Use email + institution MFA for stronger signer attribution.
Attachments Handling Require PDFs for transcripts and lock file types after upload.
Storage Destination Save final signed form to secure records repository.

Where to send or file a completed Grad Check

Determine the official destination early; misrouting causes processing delays and duplicates.

  • Registrar Portal: Preferred official intake for degree audits and conferral.
  • Department Office: Departmental approval copies and program-specific attachments.
  • Student Records System: Archive the signed form in the student’s permanent record.
  • Advisor Records: Maintain a copy for advising files and verification.

Digital delivery and platform expectations

Electronic Grad Checks should use secure formats, maintain an audit trail, and integrate with the institution’s student information system.

  • Supported Formats: PDF and DOCX preserved with flattened fields.
  • Integrations: Common: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and SIS connectors.
  • Authentication: Email plus institutional MFA preferred.

Common deadlines and submission timing

Institutions set specific cutoffs; missing a deadline usually postpones conferral to the next degree cycle.

Degree Application Deadline:

Submit by the campus-published deadline, often a full term before graduation.

Final Transcript Deadline:

External transcripts usually due before degree posting or within the term grading window.

Clearance Deadline:

Financial and conduct holds must be cleared by registrar cutoff dates.

Commencement Registration:

RSVP and cap/gown orders follow separate published deadlines.

Diploma Mailing Date:

Diplomas typically mailed several weeks after official conferral is posted.

Key milestones from application to degree posting

A sequential milestone view helps teams coordinate approvals and communications before degree conferral.

01

Student Submits Application

Student completes the Grad Check form and attaches required documents.

02

Department Audit

Advisor and program review courses, substitutions, and residency.

03

Registrar Verification

Registrar confirms credits, GPA, and clears any institutional holds.

04

Degree Posted

Official degree conferral recorded and transcripts updated.

Common mistakes that delay graduation processing

  • Incomplete attachments: missing final transcripts or transfer evaluations force manual follow-up and postpone degree posting.
  • Name mismatches: differences between documents and university records require identity verification steps and slow approval.
  • Uncleared holds: financial, library, or conduct holds block diplomas until resolved and may not be obvious to students.
  • Incorrect program data: wrong catalog year or major selection can trigger a curriculum re-evaluation and delay conferral.

Consequences of an incorrect or incomplete Grad Check

Delayed Conferral: Degree posting postponed
Diploma Hold: Diploma shipment withheld
Transcript Errors: Incorrect academic record
Financial Liability: Unpaid balances prevent release
Compliance Risk: FERPA procedural issues
Re-audit Work: Additional staff time required

Who can sign and approve a Student Grad Check

Student

The student submits and certifies accuracy of personal and academic information; their signature indicates intent and attribution for the request and may be required for consents or release of records.

Registrar/Official

An authorized registrar officer or designated approver applies the official conferral signature, certifies the audit, and posts the degree; institutional policy defines who holds final authority.

eSignature vendor pricing and capability summary for Grad Check workflows

Choose a provider that meets institutional security and compliance needs while balancing per-user and per-signature costs for high-volume academic workflows.

signNow DocuSign Adobe Sign PandaDoc HelloSign
Starting Price $8/user/mo $15/user/mo $14/user/mo $19/user/mo $15/user/mo
Free Trial 7-day free trial Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan
Bulk Send Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Audit Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HIPAA Compliant Yes Yes Yes No No
Envelope Cap No envelope cap 100 envelopes/user/year Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan

Essential data elements to capture for compliance and auditability

Student Name: Full legal name
Student ID: University-assigned identifier
Degree Program: Program and catalog year
Conferral Date: MM/DD/YYYY format
Holds: List and owner office
Signature: Signed and timestamped

FAQs and troubleshooting for common Grad Check issues

Answers to common questions about missing documents, name mismatches, e-signature acceptance, and how to resolve processing delays.


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