Annual University Commencement Ceremonies are held in May. Students who complete their degree programs in the Spring Semester are expected to be present at Commencement to receive their degrees. Graduate students who complete their degree programs in the Fall Semester may attend the combined Commencement/Hooding ceremony in December or the May following degree completion.  Students who complete their degree programs during the Summer are encouraged to attend Commencement the preceding May, or may participate in the December ceremony following completion.  Diplomas will be mailed to successful degree candidates upon confirmation of the completion of all degree requirements by the respective Dean(s).

NOTE: A student may participate in only one Commencement ceremony for each degree granted.

The respective Deans of the Schools and Colleges of the University shall have the responsibility for clearing all participants of Commencement in accordance with requirements and deadlines established by the respective graduate program director(s).

The Graduate School normally holds a combined Commencement/Hooding ceremony in May and December.