This form is for use by College of Science (COS) undergraduate students in conjunction with COS Policy D05.0 and RIT Policy D13.0 which states that students who are expected to complete all degree requirements fall, spring or summer term will be included in the spring commencement program of that academic year except by permission of the dean of their home college or academic unit.

Based on RIT policy, an undergraduate student may participate in college commencement ceremonies when the degree audit process indicates that the student will complete all degree requirements before classes begin the following fall term.

This Petition to Participate in Commencement form is used only for cases where a student does not meet these conditions due to extenuating circumstance(s), with 12 or less credits remaining to earn the degree. Petitions will be evaluated by the student’s home department (or primary department for students with multiple majors) AND the COS Dean’s Office.

THIS IS NOT THE APPLICATION TO GRADUATE. Use this link for instructions to apply through SIS.