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I. The date for applying for graduation is published in the
University Calendar at the beginning of the school year.
II. Application for graduation is located online.
III. The student will log into their PeopleSoft account and
apply for the appropriate graduation (i.e., Spring, Fall,
Summer) by the stated deadline.
IV. The student will pay the graduation fee by the stated
deadline.

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A student is permitted to obtain transcripts without charge. Transcript
requests should be made in writing at least two weeks in advance of the
date required. These requests should be addressed to: Office of the
Registrar, Bowie State University, Bowie, Maryland 20715. The request
can be received as a faxed document.

Procedure:

I. Request for the transcript will be made to the Office of the
Registrar.
II. Obtain a copy of the Transcript Request form from the
Office of the Registrar or from the Bowie State University
website.
III. Complete the request form and submit to the Office of the
Registrar in person or by fax (301) 860-3438.
IV. A fee will be required if the request is made during the
“While you Wait” service time which is to be paid at the
Office of Student Accounts. “While you Wait” service is
available on Wednesday.
V. If the transcript is ordered and mailed, there is no fee and
it will take up to 48 hours.

Withdrawals and Refunds

Students wishing to receive a course refund are responsible for officially
withdrawing. Withdrawal procedures begin in the Office of the
Registrar. The date the withdrawal is received determines the amount
of refund. Students withdrawing from the University after completing
registration are not entitled to the refund of any fees.

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