You’re nearly there! When you have completed most of the requirements for the MAS MS or Graduate certificate, you will need to apply for graduation through WISER. You should apply during the semester before you plan to graduate. For Spring and Summer graduation, the deadline is the 2nd Friday in March, and for Fall graduation, the deadline is the last Friday in October. You can learn more on the Registrar’s website: Applying for Graduation

Graduation Criteria

• Graduate Certificate in Gerontology: Complete 15 credits from any five master’s-level courses in Gerontology
• MS in Gerontology, MAS track: Complete 36 credits from twelve courses including eight foundation courses, three electives, and one capstone course (since 2020)
• All graduate students need a GPA of 3.0 or higher in order to graduate.

As you approach the end of your coursework, Gerontology staff can help you with an informal audit and advise you if there are any other circumstances to take into account. You can follow these instructions to access your unofficial transcript in WISER, and use it to fill out this MAS MS course completion worksheet.

Check the “Applying for Graduation” page for special instructions for en-route degrees (Completing the Grad Certificate on the way to the MS) and the Accelerated Master’s Program.

Keep in mind that your Registrar’s and Bursar’s accounts must be current. If you have not maintained continuous enrollment (missed a semester without paying the program fee), you will need to follow the reenrollment steps and pay the retroactive program fees for each semester you missed.

As always, Gerontology staff are here to help. You can request additional support form the Registrar’s Graduation Team: graduate.records@umb.edu. They are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.