Applying to Graduate

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Before Applying to Graduate

✅ Make sure you have met all of your degree, program and module requirements.

✅ Contact your Academic Advisor if you are unsure of your eligibility to graduate.

How to Apply to Graduate

  • Log in to your Student Center.
  • Click "Academics" > "Graduation" > "Apply for Graduation".
  • Follow the on-screen instructions.
  • While following the on-screen instructions, make sure that you verify your name on the system. This is the name that will appear on your degree.

For more detailed steps on applying to graduate, check out our step-by-step guide.

When to Apply to Graduate

Undergraduate, Professional, Certificate and Diploma Students

Convocation Period Application Opens Application Closes

Spring Convocation (June)

March 1

 April 30

Autumn Convocation (October)

July 1

September 8

In Absentia Convocation (February)

November 1

 January 22

Graduate (School of Graduate and Postdoctoral) Students

Convocation Period Application Opens Application Closes

Spring Convocation (June)

January 1

 April 30

Autumn Convocation (October)

May 1

August 31

In Absentia Convocation (February)

Setpember 1

 December 31

Checking your Graduation Status

You can check your graduation status and potential convocation date on your Student Center. Go to "Academics" and choose "Graduation."

Your status must be “Program Complete” to register for convocation and order guest tickets.

Cancelling your Applciation to Graduate

If you have already applied to graduate and would like to withdraw your application, it is recommended that you contact your home faculty Academic Advising office. The contact information for each Faculty can be found here.