Congratulations, the finish line is near! The degree and certificate completion processes assures all program and university requirements have been met. Review the resources below to submit a graduation form, certificate completion form, and confirm additional steps have been completed.
Students must submit a graduation form one semester before their expected graduation date. All degree requirements should be in progress to be completed by this time. Each form is reviewed and processed by university officials. Students who do not submit their form on time run the risk of not being able to graduate or participate in their preferred commencement ceremony.
Graduation and Commencement can be completed in two different semesters. Students are able to indicate their commencement ceremony participation on this form as well.
If you have previously graduated, or have submitted a form to graduate and need to move your graduation term please contact the Office of Records and Registration at: registrar@ngskmc-eis.net.
We recommend all undergraduate students review the graduation checklist to ensure all necessary steps have been completed in order to have your degree awarded and receive your diploma. Diplomas will be mailed to students approximately 8 weeks following the end of their intended graduation term.
Any student completing a certificate program, needs to indicate their intended term of completion to have their certificate awarded. This is a separate process from the graduation form, however these are often awarded together.
If the certificate program being completed is not showing on the form, please contact your certificate advisor to have this added to your record.
The finish line is near, congratulations! To ensure all program and university requirements have been met, university officials will complete the degree and certificate completion process. Students should review the resources below to submit a graduation form, certificate completion form, and confirm additional steps have been completed.
Students must submit a graduation form one semester before their expected graduation date. but no later than the established submission deadline: Dates and Deadlines. Each form is reviewed and processed by university officials. Students who do not submit their form on time run the risk of not being able to graduate or participate in their preferred commencement ceremony.
Graduation and Commencement can be completed in two different semesters. Students are able to indicate their commencement ceremony participation on this form as well.
A graduation fee will be charged to your student account within 1-2 business days after the graduation form has been submitted. Payment can be made through e-Services or the Business Services office. Unpaid balances will result in your diploma being held by Records and Registration.
St. Cloud State University must certify that all requirements for graduation have been satisfied before a degree can be officially awarded. We recommend all graduate students review the graduation checklist to ensure all necessary steps have been competed.
Diplomas will be mailed to students approximately 8 weeks following the end of their intended graduation term.
Any student completing a certificate program, needs to indicate their intended term of completion to have their certificate awarded.
Graduate students completing a certificate program, need to submit their from by the established submission deadline. See the School of Graduate Studies Dates and Deadlines for these details.
Commencement ceremonies are offered twice through out the year, end of Fall and Spring semesters. Students can choose to walk in one ceremony and graduate in another. The ceremonies are an opportunity for students to share the excitement of their academic achievements with their family and friends, as well as with University faculty and staff. Participation in commencement is not an indicator of degree completion.
While graduation and commencement do often occur around the same time, there is a difference between the two:
Graduation: The conferring or awarding of an academic degree or diploma.
Commencement: A celebratory ceremony of academic accomplishments.