Instructions for Completing the Petition for Graduation
(Only if you have not already completed your graduation petition)

If not submitted by May 16, your name may not be on the commencement program.

 The Graduate Petition is an official document used for the following purposes:

§         To audit your curriculum records to ensure that you have met the requirements for graduation.

§         To list your name on the commencement/graduation ceremony program.

§         To order your diploma.

 Step 1:  Please print a copy of the Petition for Graduation form (next page).

 Step 2:  Complete the top portion of the petition and attach a copy of your Degree Navigator full report with course status.

 Step 3:  Submit petition and Degree Navigator full report to Student Central or fax to:

Alpharetta students 770.360.9655

Decatur students 404.296.2197

Cobb DVUC students 678.424.5631

Gwinnett DVUC students 678.924.0958

Henry County/Stockbridge DVUC students 770.474.5011

100% Online Students (including DV ON DCTR students) need to complete an application – not a petition; go to http://help.devry.edu.

 Step 4:  Petition and Degree Navigator report will be reviewed for approval.

 Step 5:  You will be notified after your petition has been reviewed and is ready for pick up in Student Central or at the DVUC.  You may request to have a copy faxed to you by checking the appropriate box on the petition form and supplying a fax number.  A copy will be mailed within 10 days if not picked up.

 NOTE:  Failure to complete your “Petition for Graduation” could result in postponing your graduation date.

If you are ready to complete your petition for graduation, please click here. (.pdf)