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
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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: |
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Fall Semester 2024 |
Feb 15, 2024- Oct 15, 2024 |
January 17, 2025 |
Saturday, May 17, 2025 |
December 6, 2024 |
January 6, 2025 |
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Spring Semester 2025 |
Feb 15, 2024- Oct 15, 2024 |
May 17, 2025 |
Saturday, May 17, 2025 |
March 21, 2025 |
May 9, 2025 |
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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.
