Students enrolled in a degree-program, such as a Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctoral or professional degree, should apply to graduate when they become degree-eligible. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisors to ensure academic program requirements are being met. Presented below is the general timeline for graduation processing. Specific dates will be provided to students and graduation liaisons once confirmed.
Spring Graduation
1-Dec | Graduation application opens for all levels |
30-Apr | Graduation application closes for all levels |
15-May | Diploma name change deadline for spring graduates |
2nd Week of May | Clearance deadline |
3rd Week of May | Degrees awarded |
1st Week of June | Digital diplomas issued; students may request print diplomas |
2nd Week of June | Degree information available via National Student Clearinghouse |
Summer Graduation
1-May | Graduation application opens for all levels |
31-Jul | Graduation application closes for all levels |
15-Aug | Diploma name change deadline for summer graduates |
2nd Week of August | Clearance deadline |
3rd Week of August | Degrees awarded |
1st Week of September | Digital diplomas issued; students may request print diplomas |
2nd Week of September | Degree information available via National Student Clearinghouse |
Fall Graduation
1-Aug | Graduation application opens for all levels |
30-Nov | Graduation application closes for all levels |
1-Jan | Diploma name change deadline for fall graduates |
1st Week of January | Clearance deadline |
2nd Week of January | Degrees awarded |
4th Week of January | Digital diplomas issued; students may request print diplomas |
1st Week of February | Degree information available via National Student Clearinghouse |