Spring 2024 Graduation Wrap-Up
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Important Date Information
FALL TERM 2024
Fall 2024 graduation candidates may only participate in the fall 2024 commencement ceremony.
Date (Fall 2023) | Information |
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April 1, 2024 | Graduation Applications Accepted |
July 1, 2024 | Caps and Gowns Go On-Sale |
August 2, 2024 | Graduation Application Deadline |
October 11, 2024 | Deadline for Cap and Gown Orders |
October 18, 2024 | Unapproved Graduation Applications Voided |
November 18, 2024 | Bookstore Cap and Gown Pick Up Opens |
December 2, 2023 (approximately) | Commencement Instructions Emailed |
December 14, 2024 | Commencement |
January 10, 2025 | Graduation List Finalized and Mailing Addresses Confirmed |
January 24, 2025 (approximately) | Diplomas Available |
SPRING TERM 2024
Spring 2024 graduation candidates may only participate in the spring 2024 commencement ceremony.
Date (Spring 2024) | Information |
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November 6, 2023 | Graduation Applications Accepted |
December 15, 2023 | Graduation Application Deadline |
February 1, 2024 | Caps and Gowns Go On-Sale |
March 15, 2024 | Deadline for Bookstore Cap and Gown Orders |
March 25, 2024 | Unapproved Graduation Applications Voided |
April 15, 2024 | Bookstore Cap and Gown Pick Up Opens |
April 26, 2024 (approximately) | Commencement Instructions Emailed |
May 11, 2024 | Commencement |
June 3, 2024 | Graduation List Finalized and Mailing Addresses Confirmed |
June 17, 2024 (approximately) | Diplomas Available |
COMMENCEMENT DAY
Time | College of: | Department of: |
10 a.m. | Arts and Media | All Departments |
Business and Computing | All Departments | |
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math | All Departments | |
2 p.m. | Education, Health, and Human Studies | All Departments |
Humanities & Social Sciences | All Departments |
SUMMER TERM 2024
Summer 2024 graduation candidates may participate in the preceding spring 2024 commencement ceremony if they meet the approval deadline or the following fall 2024 commencement ceremony. Pay close attention to the dates.
Date (SUMMER 2024) | Information |
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February 13, 2024 | Graduation Applications Accepted |
December 15, 2024 | Graduation Application Deadline (for spring commencement) |
February 1, 2024 | Caps and Gowns Go On-Sale |
February 16, 2024 | Graduation Application Deadline (for fall commencement) |
March 15, 2024 (spring) | Deadline for Bookstore Cap and Gown Orders |
April 12, 2024 | Graduation Application Must Be Approved for Spring Commencement (spring) |
April 15, 2024 | Bookstore Cap and Gown Pick Up Opens (spring) |
April 26, 2024 (approximately) | Commencement Instructions Emailed (spring) |
May 11, 2024 | Commencement (spring) |
July 1, 2024 | Caps and Gowns Go on sale (fall commencement) |
July 12, 2024 | Unapproved Graduation Applications Voided |
August 2, 2024 | End of Summer Term |
August 30, 2024 | Graduation List Finalized and Mailing Addresses Confirmed |
September 13, 2024 (approximately) | Diplomas Available |
October 11, 2024 | Deadline for Bookstore Cap and Gown Orders (fall) |
November 20, 2024 | Bookstore Cap and Gown Pick-Up Opens (fall) |
December 4, 2024 (approximately) | Commencement Instructions Emailed (fall) |
December 14, 2024 | Commencement (fall) |
How to Apply for Graduation
Students must submit a graduation application after they have enrolled in their final semester.
Commencement Merchandise
Order customized commencement merchandise for your graduate!
Academic Distinction
Students who complete an optional scholarly paper or special project under supervision of their department may be eligible for academic distinction in their major.
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