DIVISION OF GRADUATE STUDIES

On-Line Graduation Clearance for Graduate Students

The steps to complete your graduation clearance in the semester you plan to graduate from Jackson State University.

Basic Requirements Advisor Checklist
Congratulations

You’re nearing the finish line

Congratulations — you are nearing the end of your graduate degree career at Jackson State University.

The “On-line Graduate Clearance” process is completed in the semester you plan to graduate. Dates are published on the Graduate School website (click here for dates).

Basic Requirements

Requirements by degree level

A. Master’s-Degree Students

  • Application for Graduation Clearance via PAWS, by the published deadline during the semester you wish to graduate.
  • Completion of the required semester hours of course work with a ‘B’ average or better (3.0).
  • Completion of all departmental requirements (see the Graduate Catalog or Departmental Handbook).
  • Removal of all Incomplete (I) and In Progress (IP) grades.

At this time you should…

  1. Conduct a degree evaluation with your advisor. If you have changed your course of study, you may need to revise your plan of study or complete a Course Substitution Form.
  2. Review the Guidelines for Preparing a Master’s Thesis or Guidelines for a Master’s Project.
  3. Schedule your Thesis/Project Defense — click here for Dates and Deadlines.
  4. Review the Graduation Checklist with your advisor.

B. Doctoral Students

  • Application for Graduation Clearance via PAWS, by the published deadline during the semester you wish to graduate.
  • Completion of the required semester hours of course work with a ‘B’ average or better (3.0).
  • Completion of all departmental requirements (see the Graduate Catalog or Departmental Handbook).
  • Removal of all Incomplete (I) and In Progress (IP) grades.
  • Completion of the Application for Graduate Degree Candidacy.

At this time you should…

  1. Conduct a degree evaluation with your advisor. If you have changed your course of study, you may need to revise your plan of study or complete a Course Substitution Form.
  2. Review the Guidelines for Preparing a Doctoral Dissertation.
  3. Schedule your Dissertation Defense.
  4. Review the Graduation Checklist with your advisor.

C. Specialist Students

  • Application for Graduation Clearance via PAWS, by the published deadline during the semester you wish to graduate.
  • Completed the required semester hours of course work with a ‘B’ average (3.0).
  • Completion of all departmental requirements (see the Graduate Catalog or Departmental Handbook).
  • Removal of all Incomplete (I) and In Progress (IP) grades.
  • Completion of the Application for Graduate Degree Candidacy.

At this time you should…

  1. Conduct a degree evaluation with your advisor. If you have changed your course of study, you may need to revise your plan of study or complete a Course Substitution Form.
  2. Review the Guidelines for Specialist Project.
  3. Schedule your Thesis/Project Defense.
  4. Review the Graduation Checklist with your advisor.
Note: The graduation clearance process is only good for the semester indicated. If you do not graduate, you will need to re-apply through the on-line process.
Final Checklist

Review this information with your advisor

Location

Division of Graduate Studies

Location
Division of Graduate Studies
1400 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217-0280
Mailing Address
Division of Graduate Studies
Jackson State University
P.O. Box 17095
Jackson, MS 39217
Phone
601.979.2455
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