Please make sure to complete this form fully as it begins the communication and academic evaluation by the Registrar's Office your graduation. The information provided is also used to plan for commencement activities and ceremony.

If you have any questions, please visit the PNWU Commencement web page or contact registrar@pnwu.edu. 

A student who has fulfilled all the academic requirements will be granted the degree Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine provided the student:

• Has complied with all the curricular, legal, and financial requirements of the University
• Attends the commencement ceremony in person
  
• Has met requirements for graduation that include passage of COMLEX-USA Level 1 and 2CE
• Is at least 21 years of age
• Has demonstrated the ethical, personal, and professional qualities deemed necessary for the successful and continued study and practice of osteopathic medicine
• Has demonstrated suitability for the practice of medicine as evidenced by the assumption of responsibility for patient care and integrity in the conduct of clinical activities
• Can meet the minimum technical standards as detailed in the PNWU Student Catalog
  
• Is free of any outstanding medical debts to the University’s affiliated hospitals and clinics
• Has attended and completed required exit sessions and surveys as determined by PNWU, i.e. loan counseling, etc
• Has obtained approval from the Student Progress Committee, Faculty, Dean, President, and Board of Trustees of PNWU

Final Responsibility for meeting degree requirements and application deadlines resides with the student.

View the PNWU Commencement website for additional information, and to check participation & Self Service Checklist requirements.

Commencement Participation Requirements

Academic requirements will be reviewed by your regional team and the Registrar's Office to determine the student's eligibility to particiapte in the May commencement ceremony. 

Please review your unofficial transcript and academic plan on Self-Service and your rotation schedule on E*Value for any missing or inaccurate courses prior to submitting your application.

In addition to the academic requirements, a student who has completed the following is eligible to participate in the May commencement ceremony:

• Completed all first and second year course requirements
• Completed 44 credits of clinical rotations by March 1, prior to May commencement ceremony and has a documented academic plan to complete all required rotations by December 31 of graduation year
• Passed COMLEX Level 2CE by May 1, prior to May commencement ceremony

Final responsibility for meeting degree requirements and application deadlines resides with the student.

Commencement is optional for MAMS students. Please let us know if you will be attending the ceremony. 

Even though commencement participation is optional, please make sure all Self-Service Checklist items are complete. Review on the MAMS Graduation Requirements web page.

To review a full commencement ceremony schedule and details, visit the PNWU Commencement web pages. 

A student who has fulfilled all the academic requirements will be granted the Master of Arts, Medical Science degree provided the student: 

• Has complied with all the curricular, legal, and financial requirements of the university.
• Has met requirements for graudation as stated in the university catalog.
• Has attended and completed required exit sessions and surveys as determined by PNWU, i.e. exit loan counseling, etc.
• Has obtained approval from the Student Progress Committee, Faculty, Dean, President, and Board of Trustees of PNWU. 

By submitting this graduation application you certify that all information is accurate as of this date and are requesting your academic record be reviewed for degree eligibility and for the May commencement ceremony. 

Final responsibility for meeting degree requirements and application deadlines resides with the student.  Any unfulfilled degree requirements may be noted as "diploma pending" in the commencement ceremony program.