Completing Your Degree
Content on this page is updated throughout the academic year.
Undergraduate Student Graduation & Commencement
To graduate, undergraduate students must complete and submit an Application for Graduation with the Office of the University Registrar by the posted graduation application deadlines, below. To participate in the Commencement Ceremony, a student must register to walk. These are separate actions.
To apply for graduation, undergraduate students are required to complete the Online Graduation Application to be considered a candidate for graduation. Students who wish to apply to graduate but have been separated from the University for at least three months must contact the Office of the University Registrar.
To provide evidence of graduation and the completion of the degree requirements prior to the formal degree posting to the student record, please refer to the Education Verifications webpage.
Graduation Checklist
- Submit Online Graduation Application.
- Refer to the Commencement website to file for participation in the commencement ceremony.
- File a minor declaration petition with the appropriate college Dean's office by their respective deadline.
- If you need to declare a change of major, submit your major change petition in OASIS at least one quarter prior to the quarter in which you filed to graduate.
- See a major advisor to confirm your major requirements are satisfied.
- Request a degree check from the appropriate Dean's office to evaluate university and college requirements at least two quarters prior to graduation.
- Verify transcripts for all transfer coursework has been submitted to Undergraduate Admissions for evaluation.
Note: This is not an inclusive list. For more detailed information, contact your college:
- College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences
- College of Biological Sciences
- College of Engineering
- College of Letters & Science
Note on Minors. Minors are not added to student records until approximately a month after the student's graduation date; after their graduation is approved by the dean's office. Do not wait for your minor to show up on your record before applying to graduate. Add the minor in your application, it will be added to your record later.
Canceling Graduation After You Have Applied
If you need to cancel your application for graduation, return to the Online Graduation Application and select the option to cancel your application.
Graduation Calendars
Undergraduate students must apply and fill out their graduation application by the appropriate deadline for the quarter in which they are filing to graduate. Late applications for graduation are not accepted. The application deadlines are as follows:
Winter Quarter 2024
| Graduation Application Period | 10/23-12/1/2023 |
| Graduation Cancellation Deadline | 3/8/2024 |
| Graduation Date | 3/22/2024 |
| Degree Posting | Late May 2024 |
| Diploma Distribution | Late June 2024 |
Spring Quarter 2024
| Graduation Application Period | 1/16-3/8/2024 |
| Graduation Cancellation Deadline | 7/8/2024 |
| Graduation Date | 6/13/2024 |
| Degree Posting | Late August 2024 |
| Diploma Distribution | Late September 2024 |
Summer Quarter 2024
| Graduation Application Period | 5/15-7/19/2024 |
| Graduation Cancellation Deadline | 9/9/2024 |
| Graduation Date | 9/13/2024 |
| Degree Posting | Late October 2024 |
| Diploma Distribution | Late November 2024 |
Fall Quarter 2024
| Graduation Application Period | 7/15-9/6/2024 |
| Graduation Cancellation Deadline | 12/2/2024 |
| Graduation Date | 12/13/2024 |
| Degree Posting | Mid February 2025 |
| Diploma Distribution | Mid March 2025 |
Winter Quarter 2025
| Graduation Application Period | 10/21-12/2/2024 |
| Graduation Cancellation Deadline | 3/7/2025 |
| Graduation Date | 3/21/2025 |
| Degree Posting | Mid May 2025 |
| Diploma Distribution | Mid June 2025 |
Spring Quarter 2025
| Graduation Application Period | 1/13-3/7/2025 |
| Graduation Cancellation Deadline | 7/7/2025 |
| Graduation Date | 6/21/2025 |
| Degree Posting | Early August 2025 |
| Diploma Distribution | Early September 2025 |
Updates
Oct 15, 2024
Added Spring Quarter 2025.
Aug 6, 2024; Fall Quarter 2025
- Degree Posting from Late February 2025 to Mid February 2025.
- Diploma Posting from Late March 2025 to Mid March 2025.
Aug 6, 2024; Winter Quarter 2025
- Degree Posting from Late May 2025 to Mid May 2025.
- Diploma Posting from Late June 2025 to Mid June 2025.
Terms
- Graduation Date. The official graduation date as it appears on the academic record.
- Degree Posting Date. The day your degree is posted to your academic record.
- Diploma Distribution Date. The date your diploma is available for mailing.
Graduate Students
Graduate students must contact Graduate Studies for candidacy information regarding filing fee deadlines for Masters and Doctoral Students. Information for degree candidates is available at:
- Filing Your Thesis or Dissertation
- Finishing the M.F.A. of the Master's Plan II
- Graduate Studies Calendar & Deadlines
- Information for Degree Candidates
For further information, see Graduate Studies.
Professional Program Students
Professional program students must contact their program office for information regarding candidacy information: