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Become self-employed 3. Pursue postgraduate study 4. Take a gap year. To help you decide on your next move, take a look at some of your post-graduation options While graduation signifies the end of an era many students can be left wondering, 'what's next? Get a graduate job The majority of graduates look for a job. Become self-employed Sometimes you need to think outside the box.
If you have the confidence, tenacity and business acumen to get your organisation off the ground the advantages of self-employment include: independence and autonomy - to make your own decisions control - over who you work with and the type of work you do freedom - to work when you like on projects that you choose flexibility - to fit work commitments in with family and other interests opportunities - to build a portfolio of activities funded by different sources and to respond to ideas and proposals as you see fit recognition - you're able to take the credit for everything that you do, create, design or invent.
Pursue postgraduate study An alternative is to return to university to study at postgraduate level, a route that many find rewarding. Laura advises asking yourself the following questions: What is your reason for studying your chosen course?
Why is doing this course important to you? How will it make you more employable? If you'd like to go down this route, search for courses. Take a gap year ' Gap years offer a brilliant opportunity, not only to see the world but also to experience different cultures, ways of working and understanding.
If you still have additional courses to take in the summer you must change your graduation date to the term you will be completing all requirements. You must request permission from your department or college to participate in their Spring Commencement Ceremony. You should contact your department or college for permission to participate in the departmental ceremony.
As long as you have applied to graduate by the published deadline for that term, your name will appear in the graduate listings. Academic apparel is available in the University Bookstore several months before graduation.
For more information visit the University Bookstore. Visit the Student Programs website for information regarding on-campus accommodations for commencement. Please see the Services for Students with Disabilities page. You will still be allowed to participate in the ceremony. However, this will not equate to the awarding of your degree.
All outstanding requirements will still need to be met to receive a diploma and be awarded a degree. You can pick up your diploma Monday through Friday from 8 a. You will need to provide a picture ID. No, double majors, minors, and concentrations options are not printed on diplomas.
These will be indicated on official transcripts. If you complete at least sixty 60 hours at Virginia Tech, your distinction will be awarded following:. Since diplomas are ordered after final grades are recorded, diplomas will reflect the correct level of distinction.
To order an additional or replacement diploma, you may write a letter of request with the following information:. Undergraduate diplomas are It takes approximately weeks to receive a diploma. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Analysis and Services Unit at The name that appears on your Application for Degree is the name that will appear on your diploma.
If your name is incorrect on your diploma, you should contact the Office of the University Registrar at or e-mail the Registrar to have the matter addressed.
Instructions on how to request an official transcript or certification can be found on the Transcript Requests page. You will then be returned to the screen where you entered your information to continue your order.
If you have a hold on your record because you owe money to the University, you will not be able to receive a diploma or a transcript until the hold is resolved and released. Contact the University Bursar's office at Please see the Graduation Policies page. Summer Terms: The same day of the following month that the session ends Ex. Summer 2 ends August 13, , the deadline to complete requirements would be September 13, This includes having transcripts received, grades changed and substitutions processed.
Note that all course enrollments and attendance obligations must have been completed on or before the degree conferral date. You must provide an official transcript to the Office of the University Registrar at the following address:. Mailed directly to the Office of the University Registrar at Virginia Tech from the institution where the credit was earned. Delivered in a sealed envelope to the Office of the University Registrar.
There is a special relaxation given in specific cases but for that universities have their own deciding board and you can take a chance there by applying for a one time relaxation and allow you to clear the backlogs. Please remember that in such cases they might take an exam to assess your potential for that and only after that they might allow you. There are some possible conditions where such relaxations are provided.
For example if the father of a student dies and due to family responsibilities he joins a job then it is natural that he will not be able to continue his education. Those are the special circumstances when something can be done to help the student at a later period. If you feel that you have some genuine reason of that level then there is no harm in trying to apply for relaxation. Otherwise the only recourse is to go for a fresh degree. Take a fresh admission. Points: 4.
You have made up your mind to continue your graduation - course despite the fact that almost thirteen years have passed on relinquishing this course. Hence to have a detailed information whether, you can clear the backlogs at this stage has to be clarified by the Principal of the college.
It may so happen that regulation of the course - structure and the rules of the university undergoes changes time to time and moreover there is a time - limit to complete the backlogs mostly within three years from the initiation of the courses. You may have clarification of the prevailing rules from the Principal.
Apart from that there exists a meeting of the University officials permitting a candidate to appear for the backlogs on some special ground such as death of any earning member of the family resulting in discontinuation of studies as a consequence of taking jobs. In that way, the special case may be applied to you. Lastly in absence of any concession, you have to start your course afresh.
You have a huge gap to complete your degree. What is the need to complete this degree after such a long time?
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