Although the words are often interchanged, “graduation” and “commencement” have different meanings. Graduation occurs when a student has fulfilled all degree requirements. A student may graduate at any point during the academic year, as long as all degree requirements are met. The degree conferral date is the date when final requirements are met or the end of term.

Applying to graduate is different and separate from registering to participate in the Commencement ceremony. Once a student has applied to graduate, they receive routine updates regarding progress toward meeting all graduation requirements.

All grades appear on students’ official transcripts, but only letter grades are calculated into the GPA.

Grades must be a C- or higher to apply to major, minor, or certificate requirements.

Students may request of their instructors course grade changes based on a claim of clerical mistake, oversight, omission, or arbitrary and capricious grade assignment and must do so within 30 calendar days of the date the grade was issued.

Students may request of their instructors course grade changes and appeals

A Google Site within the Hamline domain can be created by anyone who has login Hamline University login credentials.

Hamline University provides eligible staff employees paid time off from work as vacation leave.

There are three ways in which Google Groups are populated: Affiliation (centrally managed), Standing (self managed), and Ad Hoc (self managed).

Any Hamline-owned or -leased vehicle must be driven by an authorized driver. Personal use of such vehicles is prohibited. All drivers who submit their driving records and complete the required training as outlined below will be responsible for complying with the requirements.