Graduation

The deadline to apply for graduation is the 10th day of class of the semester in which you intend to graduate.  

Please visit the Testudo Graduate Candidate Application for more information and to apply.

Before submitting your diploma application, be sure to check your Degree Audit to ensure that you have satisfied all of your degree requirements.  If you have any questions about whether or not you have completed the requirements, visit a GEOG advisor.

Only those students who will satisfy ALL of their degree requirements by the end of that semester should submit a diploma application. If you are completing your degree requirements during the summer or winter session and wish to participate in the commencement ceremony please see a GEOG advisor.

Late Diploma Applications: If students do not complete the online graduation application by the end of the schedule adjustment period of the semester in which they plan to graduate, please contact an GEOG advisor for instructions on how to complete a late application.

Campuswide Commencement

The campuswide Spring 2024 Commencement for Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 graduates will take place at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 20 in SECU Stadium.

Find more information on Campuswide Commencement.

BSOS Commencement

The BSOS Spring 2024 Commencement for GEOG and ENSP majors will take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22 at the XFINITY Center.

May 2024 ceremonies will include August 2023, December 2023 and May 2024 graduates.

Find more information on BSOS Commencement.

Regalia

Graduation regalia is required. All students can purchase regalia from the University Book Center or online from Oak Hall. Bachelor's degree candidate regalia are available for purchase only.

Faculty and staff should contact GEOG's commencement coordinator, Renata Johnson, at @email for assistance with bulk regalia orders or order online. Faculty and staff regalia will be available for pick-up in early May.

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View our commencement video archive here. 

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