Doctor in Education in Sports Management (Ed.D.)

Degree Completion Checklist

1. Completed all Degree Requirements as stated in the academic catalog under which you are governed.
2. Cleared all financial obligations to the Academy.
3. Completed the Exit Surveys (written and oral).
4. Applied for graduation by submitting the Ed.D. Graduation Application located on the Academy website, under Current Students, Forms & Applications and paid the required graduation fee.

5. Diploma Order Form information is obtained from the Ed.D. Graduation Application. If you would like the diploma mailed to a different address other than what was indicated on the graduation application please go to the Student Services web page, under “Forms,” for the Diploma Order Form. Complete the form and fax, mail or email the document to the office of the Registrar.

   United States Sports Academy
   Attn: Registrar
   One Academy Drive
   Daphne, AL 36526
   registrar@ussa.edu
   Fax: (251) 625-1035

6. Once all steps are completed and the student has successfully completed and passed the Portfolio, defended the dissertation, and has made all required editorial changes, the degree will be conferred and a complimentary copy of each student’s academic transcript will be mailed to the student’s address on file in the Registrar’s Office. In addition, a commemorative brick bearing the student’s name will be placed on the Walk of Fame, as a graduate of the Academy
7. The Plaque Diploma will be mailed to students after all degree requirements have been met and the degree has been conferred.
8. For Financial Aid Recipients: Completed the Financial Aid Exit Interview (Mapping Your Future).
9. Graduation hoods and honor cords are shipped to doctoral honors graduates and will be shipped after degrees are conferred.
10. Graduates who wish to order graduation regalia may order directly from Graduate Supply House at http://www.hendrickgradsupply.com/index.php.
11. Don‘t forget to join the Alumni Association!