Filing for Graduation Audits and Graduation Advising

File for graduation and generate audit (3 terms before you graduate)

• View your transcripts using Student Online Services to confirm that you have all majors, minors, options, Honors College, etc. declared officially. If you do not, you must file a Change of Undergraduate Academic Program Form to add them. 
• Use the filing for graduation directions to file for graduation using Student Online Services (see the graduation tutorial if you have problems). Students who do not file before week two of the term they intend to graduate will not graduate that term.
• Filing for graduation will generate a degree audit of the OSU, Baccalaureate Core and Biology requirements listed on the Biology Major Checklist.  Once completed, you can look at your degree audit using Student Online Services under "Student Records" →  "Degree Audit". Click on "View Previous Evaluations" and choose the most recent one. You can also generate an audit if you have not filed for one yet by clicking on "Generate New Evaluation" at the bottom of the page. Audits will be updated once a term and will NOT contain exceptions approved by the Biology Program Office and noted in your file.

Fill out the proper paperwork and meet with your advisor

• Read and complete the Biology Major Checklist including all Baccalaureate Core and University requirements.
• If appropriate, fill out an Option Checklist.
• Compare your completed checklist(s) to your online audit. Using Student Online Services under "Student Records" →  "Degree Audit". Click on "View Previous Evaluations" and choose the most recent one. 
• Make an appointment with your advisor early to review your audit and advising file.  Bring two copies each of your audit and updated checklist (option if appropriate) to discuss problems and confirm exceptions noted in your file (all exceptions must be approved by the Biology Program Office). Leave one copy of your audit and checklist with your advisor. They can follow up on issues as needed.
• Students who choose additional minors or majors must meet with the departments or programs offering those credentials.  This includes meeting with Chemistry about the Chemistry Minor.  
• Students completing more than one degree and/or major should see the double degree and dual major information.  Students completing the International Degree should also meet with Mary Ann Matzke (737-4811).  Students completing an Honors Degree should also contact the University Honors College.