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1   Read Read these important pages:
Important Dates to Track
     October 1, 2009 - Application for Graduation due
     October 15, 2009 - Intent to Complete MA Writing or Ministry Project form - To pick up and submit form, contact Office of Academic Dean at academicdean@luthersem.edu
     January 8, 2010 - Account Clearance form due for Fall/J-Term Candidates
     May 7, 2010 - Account Clearance form due for Spring Candidates
     May 26-27, 2010 - Gown Pick Up
     May 30, 2010 - Graduation Ceremony
     August 31, 2010 - Account Clearance form due for Summer Candidates (see form for details)

Graduation Details (2008-2009; 2009-2010 will be available by March 2010)
Graduate Theological Education students (DMIN, PHD, MTH students) should contact that office directly at gte@luthersem.edu
2   Apply Application for Graduation - return to Office of the Registrar by October 1
(Information on this form will be used to create graduate lists, order diplomas and gowns, print bulletins and other graduation bulletins.)
3   Final  
     Steps
Graduation Fee is assessed - $90.00 in the term of graduation ($100 for PHD and DMIN students)
Account Clearance Form
Pick up gown at the Office of the Registrar

2009-2010 Graduation Ceremony - Sunday, May 30, 2010 at 3:00pm

Central Lutheran Church

333 South 12th Street, Minneapolis, MN  55404

Graduation Responsibilities

Office of the Registrar

  • Collecting Graduate Information
  • Ordering Gowns and Hoods
  • Printing Diplomas
  • Distributing Final Transcripts

Academic Dean's Office

  • Collect MA Intent to Complete forms

Graduate Theological Education (GTE) Office

  • All MTH, DMIN and PHD students should contact the GTE office directly if graduating. 

Dean of Student's Office

  • Graduation Week Events
  • Family BBQ

Seminary Relations Office

  • Free Commencement Announcements

Communications Office

  • Notification of Hometown Newspapers about Student Graduations

A check-off list for graduating seniors is located on Inside Luther at  www.luthersem.edu/intranet/graduatechecklist.asp.