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Things To Think About - Senior Year

Academic

  • SeniorsConfirm completion of degree requirements, including
    • Distributive requirements
    • Prerequisites
    • Major requirements
    • Language requirement
    • PE Requirement
    • Swim test
  • Last chance to change your major
  • Request a copy of your transcript
  • Commencement
  • File on-line degree application

Career/After Dartmouth Opportunities

Dean's Certifications for Law and Professional Schools

Many professional schools, in particular law schools, require certification of an applicant's undergraduate record. Dean's Certification includes a student's dates of attendance at Dartmouth, major, minor, graduation date, SAT score, and current or final GPA. It also will include any major disciplinary sanctions (i.e. Conduct: College Discipline, Probation, Suspension, or Separation; Academic: Probation, Suspension, or Separation). It is not College policy to report the specifics of the proceedings. If you have experienced a major disciplinary sanction, please speak with Karen Whittet, the pre-law advisor.

At Dartmouth, the Upperclass Deans Office attests to the applicant's academic and personal record as part of the Dean's Certification. All law schools that require a Dean's Certification will accept Dartmouth's standard Dean's Certification form, in lieu of their own formats.

To obtain a Dean's Certification you must open a LEO Credential file and print out and complete the Dean's Certification request form. Submit the form to Colleen Murphy in the Upperclass Deans Office in person (111 Parkhurst), by fax (603-646-1405), or mail (6003 Parkhurst, Hanover, NH 03755). The Dean's Office will forward your Certification to be included in your LEO File in Career Services. Because of the high volume of requests we receive, you should expect 2-3 weeks for your Certification to be processed and forwarded to Career Services. Please plan accordingly.

Personal

  • Time Management
  • Out-of classroom contact with professors
  • Contact professors and/or employers for recommendations before leaving
  • Reflect on personal values and lifestyle in relation to future planning
  • Acknowledge that beginnings and endings can be stressful and are a normal part of growing. You are not alone!
  • Complete Senior Activities Questionnaire as soon as possible

We encourage you to check out the following Dartmouth web sites for other helpful information:

 

Last Updated: 10/26/07