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Applying for Graduation (Undergraduate)

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1. Initial Navigation

In SOAR, click the Student Dashboard tile. Scroll down the page and click the Academics menu and select the Application for Degree – Undergraduate option.

Screenshot of the student dashboardScreenshot of the application choices: Undergraduate Degree Application, Graduate Degree Application, and Certificate Application


2. Select Academic Plan and Graduation Term

Screenshot of instructions and term and academic plan entry


3. Pay Fee

Turn off pop-up blockers, then input the prompted information and click the Pay Application Fee link where you’ll be directed to the CashNet site. The payment amount will auto generate based on the deadline date for the semester. Input your MasterCard or Visa information and click Continue. Enter email address for your confirmation email and click exit button.

Screenshot of address entry

Screenshot of credit card entry in CashNet

Screenshot of review information displayed before you submit payment

Screenshot of payment confirmation


4. Submit Application

The open window should still display your diploma mailing address in SOAR. Click the Submit Application link to officially submit your degree application with payment. NOTE: Degree applications will not be accepted without payment. 

A confirmation email will be sent to your Southern Miss account denoting the successful submission of your degree application. A second confirmation email will be sent once your degree application has been reviewed and approved by all signature authorities

Screenshot of application submission button

 

 

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