Graduation Requirements 2024

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The University Graduate Commencement ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:00 pm. This is the official awarding of Master’s degrees only.  

Our department’s ceremony will be the official awarding of CAGS and CGS degrees AND a celebration of master’s recipients (more details to come).

Please check to see that you are receiving the monthly e-newsletter from our department and email our office if your contact information changes.

General information about the University commencement can be found on the Salve website for Commencement. 

*Make sure to fill out your petition to graduate on your MySalve account before completing further graduation requirements.*


These requirements must be completed in order to complete your degree with the Holistic Graduate Programs: 

1. RSVP for The Online (Zoom) Celebration for Graduates: 

Clinical Counseling (Holistic and Rehabilitation), Leadership Dynamics and Practice, Expressive and Creative Arts

We have created this event to be an official awarding of CGS and CAGS certificates. MA recipients are also honored at this event, but degrees are awarded at the university commencement. Note that you will have the opportunity to individually address the group, sharing memories, insights, future plans, a wish for your classmates. Graduating students are welcome to invite guests to the event. Please indicate their names on the RSVP. 

RSVP deadline is May 4th – it is important to allow time for us to send the link to attendees. 

2. RSVP to the Graduate & Professional Studies Reception: 

Thursday, May 16th, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Following the 3 PM Commencement

Ochre Court
100 Ochre Point Avenue
Newport, Rhode Island 02840

All members of our Graduate Programs and a guest are invited to attend the Graduate Studies Annual Reception.  Mingle and network with fellow students, faculty and staff.  Enjoy the beautiful Oceanside setting.  Additionally, it would be appreciated if you could extend this invitation to a friend, family member or colleague who may have interest in pursuing one of Salve’s graduate programs.  We welcome prospective students to connect with the University community.

Please RSVP to the event by following THIS link !

A formal invitation will be sent out from the Office of Graduate & Professional Studies with more information

3. Sign-Up for an Exit Interview

Exit interviews are an informal group experience that is designed to give masters and CAGS candidates a chance to review their experiences with faculty and say their goodbyes before the whirlwind of graduation of Commencement activities. You may sign up for interview times using the link posted below. The interview take anywhere from 30-45 minutes, and are scheduled on the hour to allow any extra time if needed. The process offers an opportunity for closure on your time of study in the Holistic Graduate Programs. In addition, your feedback is helpful as we strive to create and maintain programming that supports our students.

* Please sign up by May 8th!

All: Please download these guiding questions, to reflect upon before your visit. Click Below!

Exit Interviews- Guiding Questions – Holistic Graduate Programs

  • M.A. / CAGS in Counseling / Leadership Dynamics and Practice Students:
    Exit Interview Appointment Dates and Times: Click Here
  • CGS/CAGS Expressive & Creative Arts Students:
    Schedule with Christopher Carbone, via either phone appointment or in-person
    Individual Phone Appointment: Click Here 
  • CGS/CAGS Expressive & Creative Arts:
    Upload any DIGITAL Portfolio items, including your Mission Statement: Click Here 

4. Create & Upload a Bio 

For Graduating COU/ LDP/ ECA Students, we would like to include a brief biography of your accomplishments in our next newsletter.

Click Here for the Graduation Bio Sheet

Click Here to Upload your Bio Sheet 


Summary: 

Please complete these items ASAP: 

  1. RSVP for the Online Graduation Celebration
  2. RSVP for the Graduate & Professional Studies Reception
  3. Sign Up for an Exit Interview
  4. Complete your Bio Online
  5. Refer to Salve Regina Commencement webpage

And then you’re ready to graduate!