Graduation and Awarding of Degrees

Graduation Petitions and Fees
The New School confers degrees twice a year, in January and May. The commencement ceremony for May and January graduates is held in May. All degree requirements, as specified in this catalog, including the internship for clinical psychology students, must be completed prior to the graduation date for a degree to be awarded.

Students intending to graduate must file a graduation petition form with the Registrar’s Office even if they do not plan to attend a graduation ceremony. They must also pay the appropriate fee by the following dates:

• For January graduation: no fee prior to October 1, a $20 late fee after October 1, and a $50 late fee after November 1. The final deadline to petition is November 15.
• For May graduation: no fee prior to February 15, a $20 late fee after February 15, and a $50 late fee after March 15. The final deadline to petition is March 30.

All PhD students pay an additional $70 microfilming fee.

Students who are enrolled during the current academic year but have financial holds on their accounts are allowed to petition to graduate; charges are assessed, and evaluations are processed, but students do not receive diplomas or transcripts until all holds have been removed.

Graduation
To earn a graduate degree, students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and complete departmental requirements. Some doctoral programs may require a cumulative GPA above 3.0.