Roadmap 3: Graduation Year

Roadmap 3: Graduation Year

In this Roadmap, you'll set an appointment for your graduation check with the university. You'll also finish your Career Readiness Roadmap. Please start this Roadmap at the beginning of your senior year in the economics program.

Objective: Reflect on your strengths and weaknesses and prepare for graduation.

Step 1: Meet with Econ Faculty

Step 2: Apply for Graduation

Step 3: Graduation Appointment

Step 4: Finish Career Readiness Roadmap

Make an Appointment

There are several advantages to meeting with a BYU Economics professor on an individual basis. First, you explain your specific interests to someone who is extremely knowledgeable about the field of economics and discuss career options. These faculty members were once in your shoes, and they are in touch with the field of economics in the real world. They can help you learn how to leverage your skills in the workforce. They can also give you advice on graduate schools. And, although the purpose of this interview is not to find a job, professors often know about job opportunities and research opportunities you may be interested in, especially within the department.

To set up an appointment with a faculty member, fill out this survey. The department will then match you up with a faculty member for an appointment based on your availability. (To streamline the scheduling process as much as possible, you are not allowed to request a specific faculty member through this survey.)

If you are already working with one of your professors, you may contact him or her directly to set up an appointment.

After you have attended your appointment, come back to this step to take notes and reflect.

Apply for Graduation

In your second-to-last semester at BYU, you need to apply for graduation. Follow the steps to apply as listed on the enrollment services website. When you reach step five, email liberalarts@byu.edu or call 801-422-3541 to set up an appointment with a LAAC advisor. That appointment is your last step to being approved for your graduation date.

 Remember: You must apply for graduation at the beginning of your second-to-last semester. Application deadlines vary for the four yearly graduation options, so make sure your application is on schedule.

Landon Tooke is the Liberal Arts Advisement & Careers Center (LAAC) advisor assigned to Economics. You can meet with him at any point to get helpful informaiton about 

become career ready, define narrative around you as a potential employee or grad student