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Graduation

You've finally made it!

Applying for Graduation

In order to be reviewed for graduation, you must first complete the online graduation application in Banner Self Service within your window of opportunity (see below).   Instructions are provided for your convenience.  Once you have submitted the application, any changes must be made manually by submitting a notice of candidacy form. 

The College has instituted a one-time, non-refundable graduation fee of that will be charged to your student account upon applying for graduation.  Changes to your graduation date will not result in additional fees.

 If you have any difficulty with completing the online graduation application, contact [[trgainer, Tammy Gainer]], the School of Education Registrar, at (757) 221-2316.

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Important Deadlines and Dates for Graduation  

Semester you will be completing your degree requirements:

Window of opportunity to apply for graduation:

Degree conferral date (the date that will appear on your diploma and transcript):

You will be invited to walk in cap & gown in the following commencement ceremony:

Doctoral Students must defend dissertation by:

Doctoral Students must submit final dissertation through ProQuest, as well as the Survey of Earned Doctorates by:

Fall Semester 2024

Feb 15, 2024- Oct 15, 2024

January 17, 2025

Saturday, May 17, 2025

December 6, 2024

January 6, 2025

Spring Semester 2025

Feb 15, 2024- Oct 15, 2024

May 17, 2025

Saturday, May 17, 2025

March 21, 2025

May 9, 2025

Summer Semester 2025

Feb 15, 2024- Oct 15, 2024

August 22, 2025

Master's- Saturday, May 17, 2025

Doctoral- Saturday, May 16, 2026

July 11, 2025 

August 15, 2025

Please Note:  If you have not already done so, you should meet with your advisor to make sure your program of studies and any required documentation (e.g., transfer credit, exemption/advanced placement) have been filed with the Office of Academic Programs.

*Culminating Experience for Master's Candidates

Not all master's programs have a culminating experience.  Students in Counseling and Higher Education must participate in an online exit survey.  Other programs include the Culminating experience (Portfolio for example) as part of a course that are due by the grade due date for the semester in which you are graduating.