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Clear for Graduation

ALL graduating Undergraduates, Masters and Ph.D. candidates are REQUIRED to complete the First Destination Survey in Handshake.  See additional graduation requirements based upon respective classification. 

Watch a brief video regarding graduation requirements.

The Handshake application is integrated with AAMU single sign-on.  Log into your single sign on account to access Handshake.

  • Undergraduates

    Completion of the First Destination Survey is REQUIRED.

    STEP 1: Activate your Profile in Handshake

    STEP 2: Log into your Handshake account: aamu.joinhandshake.com

    STEP 3: Use your University issued e-mail account (@bulldogs.aamu.edu)

    STEP 4: Complete your profile by uploading your CDS APPROVED resume

    STEP 4: Complete the First Destination Survey. Click on the Career Center tab in Handshake and complete the First Destination Survey or complete the Survey in the CDS office (Patton Building, Room 101)

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  • Commissioning Officers/Enlistees

    Complete the First Destination Survey (required)

    Option 1: From a personal device

    • Log into your Handshake account aamu.joinhandshake.com
    • Use your University issued e-mail account (@bulldogs.aamu.edu)
    • Click on the Career Center tab and complete the First Destination Survey

    Option 2: Complete the Survey in the CDS office (Patton Building, Room 101)

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  • International/Non-Traditional

    Complete the First Destination Survey (required)

    Option 1: From a personal device

    • Log into your Handshake account aamu.joinhandshake.com
    • Use your University issued e-mail account (@bulldogs.aamu.edu)
    • Click on the Career Center tab and complete the First Destination Survey

    Option 2: Complete the Survey in the CDS office (Patton Building, Room 101)

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  • Masters/Ph.D. Candidates

    Complete the First Destination Survey (required)

    Option 1: From a personal device

    • Log into your Handshake account aamu.joinhandshake.com
    • Use your University issued e-mail account (@bulldogs.aamu.edu)
    • Click on the Career Center tab and complete the First Destination Survey

    Option 2: Complete the Survey in the CDS office (Patton Building, Room 101)

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