Graduation and Commencement Information

Congratulations, the hard work is over! At St. Cloud State, we strive to make the graduation process as straightforward as possible, so you and your loved ones can focus on celebrating your educational and personal achievements. 

Undergraduate Requirements

Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree in teacher education must meet the following academic standards to qualify for graduation

  1. Minimum of 120 undergraduate semester credits.
  2. Minimum 2.5 overall grade point average (only SCSU courses count in the overall GPA)
  3. Minimum 40 credits of coursework at the upper division (300-400) level
  4. Professional education–see specific requirements listed on degree audit report. 

To ensure you've met all requirements, review the graduation checklist. 

Undergraduate Checklist

Graduate Student Checklist

Graduation FAQs

Students should apply for graduation after registering for their last semester of courses. 

To request a term change after applying for graduation, email registrar@stcloudstate.edu.  

Graduation honors are determined by your SCSU GPA and 30 graded upper division credits. 

  • Cum Laude: awarded to graduates with a GPA of 3.25–3.49
  • Magna Cum Laude: awarded to graduates with a GPA of 3.5–3.74 
  • Summa Cum Laude: awarded to graduates with a GPA of 3.75 or higher 

Black caps and gowns can be purchased online and in person at the Husky Bookstore, or from another provider.

Learn more about regalia

Visit the Commencement site for ceremony times, guest resources, and more.

Your diploma will be mailed approximately eight weeks following the end of the term. Make sure you confirm your delivery address in eServices, or email registrar@stcloudstate.edu if your diploma needs to be shipped out of the country.

Learn more on the Commencement website