About Graduation

Walking at graduation to receive your degree or certificate will be one of the best times of your life. Reaching your goal will require persistence in following your program, monitoring your progress and meeting the requirements for graduation. For most programs, successful completion of a program includes:

  • Completing the minimum credits required for graduation
  • Attaining a minimum institutional grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; institutional GPA does not include grade points from developmental classes or transfer credits
  • Completing the required courses, restricted and general electives prescribed by the program

Make sure you are on track for graduation by viewing My Progress in Student Planning to measure your progress in your assigned program or another proposed program and meeting with an academic advisor to plan your courses for future terms.

If you are not sure whether you are ready to graduate, please meet with an academic advisor to discuss your degree audit.

Graduation regalia has arrived and is available for purchase on the bookstore's website or in person at the Allegheny Campus bookstore. Order online and ship for free to the Boyce, North and South bookstores for pickup. Learn more by clicking here!

 

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Commencement is Thursday, May 22, 2025!

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Graduation Timeline

Apply online in Self-Service on the Graduation Overview pane, choosing the term you expect to graduate. There is no fee for the graduation application. See the instructions for Graduation Overview.

Summer - July 30
Fall - November 30
Spring - March 30 (to ensure your name will be included in the Commencement program)
Spring - April 30 (if not attending ceremony)

Apply online in Self-Service on the Graduation Overview pane, choosing the term you expect to graduate. There is no fee for the graduation application. See the instructions for Graduation Overview.

Summer - June through July
Fall - September through December
Spring - January through April

At the end of the term AFTER GRADES HAVE BEEN VERIFIED, the Regional Directors of Registration will review the final degree audit and certify your credential if requirements are complete.

Summer - After final grades; through the first week of September
Fall - After final grades; through the first week of January
Spring - After final grades; through the first week of June

Incomplete requirements?

Requirements may not be complete if you failed to complete your last semester courses or other requirements are missing. If requirements are not complete, you will receive an email from the Registration office and will be encouraged to meet with an advisor to adjust your academic plan.

Graduates: Once all graduation certifications are complete (three weeks after final grade posting), the Registrar's office will send you an email asking you to confirm your diploma name and mailing address.

Summer - Early September
Fall - Early January
Spring - Early June

Diplomas will be mailed to the address listed on your graduation application, approximately six weeks after the commencement date.

 

Need to Order Transcripts, a Replacement Diploma or Verify Your Degree?

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