Completing Your Degree
Content on this page is updated throughout the academic year.
Undergraduate Student Graduation & Commencement
To apply for graduation, undergraduate students are required to complete the Online Graduation Application by the posted graduation application deadlines. 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 participate in the Commencement Ceremony, a student must register to walk. These are separate actions.
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 webform with the appropriate college Dean's office by their respective deadline.
- If you need to declare a major change, submit your Change of Major webform 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 have been submitted to Undergraduate Admissions for evaluation.
Note: This is not an inclusive list. For more detailed information, contact:
- College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences
- College of Biological Sciences
- College of Engineering
- College of Letters & Science
- Graduate School of Management
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 complete 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 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 | 6/12/2025 |
| Degree Posting | Early-August 2025 |
| Diploma Distribution | Early-September 2025 |
Summer Quarter 2025
| Graduation Application Period | 5/14-7/18/2025 |
| Graduation Cancellation Deadline | 9/8/2025 |
| Graduation Date | 9/12/2025 |
| Degree Posting | Mid-October 2025 |
| Diploma Distribution | Mid-November 2025 |
Fall Quarter 2025
| Graduation Application Period | 7/14-9/5/2025 |
| Graduation Cancellation Deadline | 12/1/2025 |
| Graduation Date | 12/12/2025 |
| Degree Posting | Mid-February 2026 |
| Diploma Distribution |
Mid-March 2026 |
Winter Quarter 2026
| Graduation Application Period | 10/20-12/1/2025 |
| Graduation Cancellation Deadline | 3/6/2026 |
| Graduation Date | 3/20/2026 |
| Degree Posting | Mid-May 2026 |
| Diploma Distribution | Mid-June 2026 |
Spring Quarter 2026
| Graduation Application Period | 1/12-3/6/2026 |
| Graduation Cancellation Deadline | 7/6/2026 |
| Graduation Date | 6/11/2026 |
| Degree Posting | Early August 2026 |
| Diploma Distribution | Early September 2026 |
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: