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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

  • September 21- Fall deadline (December 2026)
  • February 08 - Spring deadline (May 2027)

All Summer graduates are welcome to walk at the May Commencement events.

Graduate School requirements and deadlines

Grad Fair

Grad finale in the bookstore

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

Graduates dressed in cap and 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

Students waiting for commencement to begin

In order to walk in the Commencement ceremony, you must RSVP.

Deadline to RSVP for Commencement: November 9

March Through the Arch

Student walking through the arch

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

graduate during the ceremony

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

Pillars on Red Hill

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

Student showing his diploma

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