The following three groups of individuals may be eligible to participate in the upcoming commencement ceremonies if they meet all of the listed guidelines.  There will be NO exceptions to the criteria listed below.  Please note that students can only participate in the commencement ceremony in which they are FIRST eligible (based upon the term for which the student submitted an online graduation application).  Students cannot participate in more than one ceremony for the same degree program.  Therefore, if the student already participated in or was eligible to participate in a PREVIOUS ceremony, participation in the upcoming ceremonies is not possible.

Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 Graduates: 
These graduates are automatically eligible to participate. 
 
Spring 2026 Candidates: 
A Spring 2026 graduation application must be on file in the Office of Records and Registration no later than Feb. 20, 2026.  

Summer 2026 Candidates: 
A Summer 2026 graduation application must be on file in the Office of Records and Registration no later than Feb. 20, 2026.  In addition, an approved Student Petition requesting to participate in commencement must also be on file in the Office of Records and Registration by Feb. 20, 2026.