Use a semicolon to join two closely related independent clauses without a conjunction
Use a semicolon before conjunctive adverbs such as however, therefore, moreover, and consequently when joining two independent clauses
Use a semicolon in a list when items already contain commas
Use a semicolon to separate items in a complex series for clarity
Use a semicolon between independent clauses linked by transitional phrases
Do not use a semicolon to join a dependent clause to an independent clause
Do not use a semicolon after words like because, although, since, or if
Do not use a semicolon where a comma, period, or colon is more appropriate