Graduation
Graduation and the Commencement Ceremony are two different events. Graduation from the university takes place every semester (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer). The Commencement Ceremony takes place once per year, in the spring (May).
- You must apply to graduate for the semester you will finish ALL degree requirements.
- Summer & Fall graduates are eligible to participate in the spring Commencement Ceremony prior to or following your graduation term.
- See additional information about Graduation and Commencement below.
Graduation FAQs
Click on the Graduation Checklist button above and use your Academic Requirements Report (ARR) to run a graduation check!
Your graduation term will be the semester you finish ALL your requirements. If you are finishing courses in summer, you apply for summer graduation. If you want to participate in the ceremony in spring, you will still apply for summer graduation.
Graduation Term | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
Spring or Summer Sessions | October 15th |
Fall or Winter Sessions | March 1st |
Click on the Applying for Graduation button above.
If you already applied to graduate through your Student Center and you need to change your graduation term now, please contact your Faculty Advisor or the COE Graduation Specialist Advisor, Vanessa Hernandez, to request a change.
Commencement FAQs
Yes! The university only offers a commencement ceremony in spring semesters, so all students who want to participate in the ceremony can do so in spring.
If you are finishing courses in summer or fall, do not apply for spring graduation. You must apply for graduation for the semester you are finishing all your courses, not the semester in which you want to participate.
If you apply for spring graduation, you are telling the university that you are done with your courses in spring, and you will not receive a registration date for summer or fall.
For more information regarding commencement, please refer to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'S Commencement Page.
