Graduation
What is the difference between Graduation and Commencement?
Graduation: the process of being awarded a degree after completion of credit hours and other degree requirements.
Commencement ceremony: the congratulatory ceremony in which students are publicly and formally recognized.
Graduation Checklist
Graduation Application
To officially graduate from ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø, a student must apply for graduation.
After receipt of final grades, the student's degree audit (degree plan) must show the student satisfied all university, college and departmental requirements for the specific degree or certificate.
Deadlines
All Summer graduates are welcome to walk at the May Commencement events.
Grad Fair

Experience a one-stop-shop to help you prepare for graduation from ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø.
October 13 & 14
10 am - 3 pm
ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Bookstore, Pond Student Union Building
Cap & Gown

Regalia (cap & gown) can be purchased at the Grad Finale or through the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Bookstore.
Deadline to buy commencement regalia: November 5
Usually ships within 5 weeks
RSVP for Commencement Ceremony

In order to walk in the Commencement ceremony, you must RSVP.
Deadline to RSVP for Commencement: November 9
March Through the Arch
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Celebrate your transformation from student to alumnus.
Friday, December 18
Noon
Swanson Arch
The traditional march will be followed by a baked potato lunch in the SUB Ballroom for graduates and their families.
Commencement
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Celebrate your great accomplishment by joining in the time-honored tradition of Commencement. The perfect end to your ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø experience!
Saturday, December 19
10:30am and 2pm
Reed Gym
Degree Award Information

Information about transferring course work in your final semester, how to resolve incomplete grades and what it takes to receive a University Honors Designation.
Diplomas

Diplomas will be mailed to you after your degree has been posted to your academic record.