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St. Cloud State University

St. Cloud State University

Commencement and Graduation

  • 4 graduate students at Commencement
  • 2 Graduate students at Commencement
  • Graduate student receiving diploma
  • Graduate student receiving diploma from President Potter
  • Student enjoying graduate commencement

Fall Semester 2009 Commencement Ceremony

Date of Ceremony: Sunday, December 20, 2009

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Location: Ritsche Auditorium, Stewart Hall

Application for Graduation

The application for graduation (pdf) must be completed during the first three weeks of the semester. Failure to submit the application by the deadline will result in a delay in reviewing and processing your graduation.

Fall 2009 September 15, 2009
Spring 2010 February 1, 2010
Summer 2010 June 28, 2010

A graduation checklist to keep you on track for graduation is included with the application, please read carefully.

Preparation for the Ceremony

Deadline for participation:

Graduate students interested in participating in the fall ceremony must complete the graduation application by Tuesday, September 15, 2009. RSVP forms for commencement must be submitted by Friday, November 13, 2009. Please email Linda Krueger at lekrueger@stcloudstate.edu with any questions.

NOTE: Commencement attendance does not imply that you have officially graduated. Please contact the School of Graduate Studies with any questions you have, or to confirm your degree clearance status.

Receiving Your Diploma

Graduating students will receive their diploma in the mail approximately eight weeks after the end of the semester. All diplomas are mailed to the diploma address. You must provide this address through the Online Services center at www.stcloudstate.edu/registrar. If you do not provide this address, receipt of your diploma will be delayed. If you experience any difficulty in entering your diploma address, please contact the registration helpline at 320. 308.3936.