How to present an almost completed degree

Dear Sam: I have almost completed my college degree, but the last 5-week class I need is not offered until June. I want to put on my resume that graduation will be June 2006 (pending completion of the class I still need to take). Is this acceptable? Is there anything else I can put that basically says I am not in classes now, but can't take the last class until June? Thanks for any assistance you can give me. - Tracy in Columbus

Dear Tracy: Good question! I would include your education section as such:

College Name, City, State
Bachelor of Arts, anticipated June 2006
~ Enrolled in last 5-week class for June 2006

You may also want to put a very brief explanation in your cover letter to make sure the hiring manager understands your situation. This could read, “While I have completed the majority of my degree program, the last class in the [major/minor] sequence is not offered until June, therefore I will receive my undergraduate degree this summer.” I hope that helps!