Graduation Information
Degrees are formally conferred three times a year during the fall and spring commencement exercises and awarded in absentia at the end of each summer session. Diplomas are mailed approximately six to eight weeks following the end of the semester. The degree and date of the diploma are entered on the student’s permanent transcript record.
It is the student’s responsibility to make sure all degree requirements have been met. Students completing degree requirements at the end of a summer semester may participate in the following fall commencement, which is the officially designated commencement ceremony for summer graduates.
Application for Graduation
Students seeking a bachelor’s degree should contact the Office of the Registrar to apply for graduation the semester in which they plan to complete all degree requirements. Applications for graduation must be submitted through Self-Service by the following deadlines:
| Semester | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring | April 1 |
| Summer | July 1 |
| Fall | November 1 |
It is the responsibility of the student to initiate the process for graduation.
Once the graduation application is submitted, the student’s requirements will be reviewed. If the student has completed or will complete those requirements by the end of the current semester, the application will be accepted and the student will receive an email of acceptance. If those requirements will not be met, the student will receive an email of denial.
Once the Application for Graduation is submitted, undergraduate applicants must retrieve a “Graduation Clearance Form” from each major, second major, and/or minor advisor (as applicable). The graduation clearance form verifies the degree program being pursued, what degree requirements (if any) must be completed by the end of the semester, and any other requirements needed for the degree to be conferred.
A graduation fee of $45 will be charged to the student account upon completion of the graduation application. In addition, students who have received student loans must complete Student Loan Exit Counseling at studentaid.gov. Any questions regarding exit counseling should be directed to the Office of Financial Aid.
At the end of the semester, the student’s final grades are reviewed. If the student successfully completed the semester and all outstanding requirements are complete, the degree will be conferred. Notification will be sent to the student’s Southeastern email address if the bachelor’s degree is not conferred, including what requirements are missing.
Diplomas are mailed to the address the student indicates on their graduation application. Students should verify their address before the end of the term to avoid delays in delivery.
Students should request a General Education evaluation by the Office of the Registrar upon completion of 60 and 90 semester hours to ensure they are making progress toward their bachelor’s degree and avoid delays in graduation.