Diploma and Graduation

Graduation
Students who fulfill the graduation requirements of their enrolled programs become eligible to receive their diplomas following the decisions of the relevant Academic Units' Executive Boards.

All graduation, diploma, and related document procedures are carried out in accordance with the FMV Işık University Directive on the Issuance of Diplomas and Other Educational Documents.

Finalization of Graduation
Students are evaluated based on their graduation requirements, and those who complete their requirements by the final grade entry deadline announced in the academic calendar are identified by the Student Affairs Directorate (ÖİDB).

Graduation is finalized by the decision of the Institute/Faculty/Vocational School Executive Board, to which the students are affiliated. Once finalized, the Student Affairs Directorate initiates the graduation process for the student.

Diploma Procedures

Diploma Announcement
Once diplomas are ready, the dates for diploma collection will be announced via:

• The university’s official website
• Emails sent to students’/graduates’ institutional isik.edu.tr accounts

Diploma Collection

• Students may complete their Graduate Clearance process via the E-Campus system or in person at the designated campus and collect their diplomas in exchange for a signature.
• As diplomas are valuable documents, they will only be handed over to:
         ◦ The graduate themselves, or
         ◦ A legal representative with notarized authorization (power of attorney).
• Diplomas cannot be sent via mail or courier services for security reasons.

Diploma Supplement

• The Diploma Supplement is issued alongside the diploma and aims to facilitate the academic and professional recognition of the diploma.
• However, the Diploma Supplement does not replace the diploma and does not guarantee international academic recognition.
• It follows the Bologna Process and the model developed by the European Commission, the Council of Europe, and UNESCO/CEPES.
• The Diploma Supplement provides information on:
         ◦ The graduate
         ◦ The degree obtained
         ◦ The level of the qualification
         ◦ The content of the program
         ◦ The areas where the degree can be used
         ◦ Additional details about the national higher education system

The Diploma Supplement is issued free of charge and automatically provided with the diploma, without requiring any request from the graduate.

Diploma Verification
Diploma Verification System:
http://diplomasorgulama.isikun.edu.tr

A diploma verification area is available for external stakeholders to verify diplomas.

Important Notes

• Diplomas are considered valuable official documents and will only be delivered to the graduate or to a legally authorized representative with notarized power of attorney, upon signature and completion of the Graduate Clearance Form.
• Diplomas cannot be delivered by any other means.
• The Temporary Graduation Certificate is issued only once. If an original copy is required for job applications or other purposes, it is recommended to use an e-signed document, a photocopy, or a notarized copy instead of the original.
• For graduates of Health-related programs, diplomas will be issued only after obtaining approval from the Provincial Health Directorate and/or the Ministry of Health, as required by relevant regulations.