Online MSN Graduation Information

ONLINE MSN GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students in the MSN Program will receive a degree from Galen under the following conditions:

All course requirements are met
Achievement of a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
All residency requirements are met
All financial obligations are met

Students who have successfully fulfilled all diploma or degree requirements in their selected program of study are eligible to participate in commencement.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Each Galen campus has four graduation ceremonies per year. Our ceremonies include students from all of our Programs: LVN/LPN, ADN, BSN, and MSN.

Students will complete a graduation application, which is essentially a graduation survey. At this time students will elect to either attend or not attend the commencement ceremony
Student Support Liaisons will provide campus-specific information related to the commencement ceremony, including contact information for the Campus Graduation Coordinators
Students order invitations, regalia, and other graduation needs with assistance from the Campus Graduation Coordinators
Students attend graduation practice and ceremony

CAMPUS GRADUATION COORDINATORS

Cincinnati Campus
Graduation Coordinator:
Kelly Johnson, EdD
Community Resource Specialist
kjohnson@galencollege.edu
(513) 230-9898

Hazard Campus
Graduation Coordinator:
Lacey Gayheart, BSW, LSW
Campus Operations Manager
lgayheart@galencollege.edu
(606) 629-3143

Louisville Campus
Graduation Coordinator:
Karen Lichtefeld
Executive Assistant to the Program Directors
klichtefeld@galencollege.edu
502-410-6258

San Antonio Campus
Graduation Coordinator:
James Garcia
Campus Engagement Specialist
JGarcia@galencollege.edu
210-249-2476

Tampa Campus
Graduation Coordinator:
Samantha Levine
Administrative Assistant
slevine@galencollege.edu
727-258-6836

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

How should I dress?

Our commencement ceremony is a formal event. Faculty, staff, and students should dress suitably for a formal event. Graduating males should wear dress slacks, dress shirt, shoes and tie. Graduating females should wear dress slacks, dress or skirt, and dress shoes. Inappropriate dress attire would be identified as flip flops, shorts, jeans, track suit, or sweat pants. Students participating in the ceremony should wear their graduation attire under their gowns. For your personal safety, please keep shoes to a modest heel (3″).

When can I expect my diploma?

Diplomas and one copy of your official transcript will be mailed approximately 2 months after completion of the program. Diploma covers are distributed at the graduation ceremony. If you do not attend, your diploma cover will be mailed.

How long is the ceremony?

Approximately 2 hours.

How many people can be invited to the ceremony?

Check with Campus Graduation Coordinator for details.

Do my guests need tickets to get into the ceremony?

Check with Campus Graduation Coordinator for details.

Do we have a corporate/discount rate at any hotels near the ceremony site?

Check with Campus Graduation Coordinator for details.

Will photos be taken at the ceremony?

Check with Campus Graduation Coordinator for details.

Online MSN Graduation Information

ONLINE MSN GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

CAMPUS GRADUATION COORDINATORS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

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