Graduation Procedures

The Academic Auditors are available Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM

Here you will find information about graduating from the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. In particular, we explain on the pages linked below how students can receive their official degree audit. The audit lists the requirements for a degree from LSA along with students' status towards completing those requirements. Students cannot graduate without an official audit.

Please keep in mind that graduating from LSA is different from walking in the commencement ceremonies organized by the Office of University and Development Events. For your convenience, we have linked here to information about the commencement ceremonies as well. If you have any questions about graduating from LSA, please feel free to contact the LSA Auditors Office by phone at 734.763.3101 or via email at lsa.auditors [at] umich.edu.

If you just want to learn how to start the process of receiving your official degree audit, please visit the Getting an Audit page.

Getting an Audit 

Reviews steps involved in getting an audit, including BGS, RC and Honors

Understanding Your Audit

Reviews degree requirements, including a breakdown of the distribution requirement and a sample audit

Commencement

Reviews the difference between commencement and graduation and describes the Commencement Program

Degree Verification

Reviews final audit timeline, diplomas, distinction and degree honors

Deadlines and Timelines

Has timelines and deadlines broken down by semester

LSA Requirement Checklist

Checklist of all degree requirements that are reviewed by auditors

Describes basic responsibilities of Academic Auditors and contains contact information and office hours

Frequently Asked Questions 

FAQs divided up by Audit Procedures, General Requirements, Concentrations & Minors, Transfer & Study Abroad Credit, Graduation & Commencement