Graduation Application and Commencement Ceremonies
Graduation Application and Commencement Ceremonies
Graduation is a significant milestone in your life story. Learn what you need to do
to submit your graduation application and attend your commencement ceremony.
Graduation and Commencement are two related, yet distinctly different steps in your
final journey at the University. You must apply to graduate in order to have your degree notated on your transcript and receive a diploma.
Students who are on schedule to be candidates for graduation in Summer may request
to participate in commencement exercises in the preceding Spring (as an Early Walk)
or the following Fall (as a Late Walk). In order to be considered to walk either
early or late, students must submit the Request to Participate in Commencement Early/Late Form.
Students who are on schedule to be candidates for graduation in the Fall are expected
to participate in the Fall Commencement Ceremony. Students who are on schedule to
be candidates for graduation in the Spring are expected to participate in the Spring
Commencement Ceremony.