Congratulations, the finish line is near! The degree and certificate completion processes assures all program and university requirements have been met. Review the resources below to submit a graduation form, certificate completion form, and confirm additional steps have been completed.
Students must submit a graduation form one semester before their expected graduation date. Forms should be submitted around the time of registration for the final semester. Each form is reviewed and processed by Graduation Evaluators. A degree will not be awarded without a graduation form on file.
If a graduation form has been submitted but needs to be change to a future term, or another major/minor is being added to an existing SCSU degree, email the Office of Records and Registration.
We recommend all undergraduate students review the graduation checklist to ensure all necessary steps have been completed in order to have your degree awarded and receive your diploma.
Diplomas will be mailed to students approximately eight weeks following the end of their intended graduation term.
Any student completing a certificate program, needs to indicate their intended term of completion to have their certificate awarded. This is a separate process from the graduation form, however undergraduate certificates need to be awarded with an undergraduate degree or after one has been previously awarded.
If the certificate program being completed is not showing on the form, request it to be added to your record through the Change Major form.
The finish line is near, congratulations! To ensure all program and university requirements have been met, Graduation Evaluators will complete the degree and certificate completion process. Students should review the resources below to submit a graduation form, certificate completion form, and confirm additional steps have been completed.
Students must submit a graduation form one semester before their expected graduation date, but no later than the established submission deadline: Dates and Deadlines. Each form is reviewed and processed by university officials. A degree will not be awarded without a graduation form on file.
If a graduation form has been submitted but needs to be change to a future term, or another major/minor is being added to an existing SCSU degree, email the Office of Records and Registration.
St. Cloud State University must certify that all requirements for graduation have been satisfied before a degree can be officially awarded. We recommend all graduate students review the graduation checklist to ensure all necessary steps have been competed.
Diplomas will be mailed to students approximately eight weeks following the end of their intended graduation term.
Any student completing a certificate program needs to indicate their intended term of completion to have their certificate awarded. Forms should be submitted around the time of registration for the final semester of coursework.
Graduate students completing a certificate program, need to submit their from by the established submission deadline. See the School of Graduate Studies Dates and Deadlines for these details.
A graduation fee will be charged to your student account within 1-2 business days after the graduation form has been submitted. Payment can be made through eServices or Business Services. Unpaid balances may result in your diploma being held by Records and Registration.
The ceremonies are an opportunity for students to share the excitement of their academic achievements with their family and friends, as well as with University faculty and staff. Commencement ceremonies are offered two times per year at the conclusion of fall and spring semesters. Students can choose to participate in one ceremony and graduate in another term.
Participation in commencement is not an indicator of degree completion. While graduation and commencement do often occur around the same time, there is a difference between the two:
Graduation: The conferring or awarding of an academic degree or diploma.
Commencement: A celebratory ceremony of academic accomplishments.