Graduation Processing Timeline

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.  The timeline may change based on the start/end dates of the term.

 

Spring Graduation

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

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

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

2nd Week of January

Clearance deadline

4th Week of January

Degrees awarded

2nd Week of February

Digital diplomas issued; students may request print diplomas

3rd Week of February

Degree information available via National Student Clearinghouse