Graduation and Diploma Information

Upon recommendation of the faculty, the university only confers degrees after a formal Online Diploma Application has been filed. Degree candidates must file an Online Diploma Application by the following deadlines:  

Graduate Students

• October 1st for an October-dated degree
• January 2 for a January-dated degree
• April 1 for a May-dated degree
• August 15 for an August-dated degree.

Undergraduate Students

• January 15 for a January-dated degree
• May 15 for a May-dated degree
• August 15 for an August-dated degree

Degrees are conferred four times a year, however, there is one University Commencement Ceremony held each May.