Applying Late for Graduation
After the deadline, but within the semester when the application was due (typically the semester PRIOR TO intended graduation):
- Obtain the graduation application from the Office of the Registrar, and complete it with your advisor
- Visit the Business Office and pay both the graduation fee of $65 AND the late application fee of $50: $115 total. The Business Office will stamp your graduation application PAID.
- Visit the Office of the Registrar to turn in your paid graduation application form. A review will be sent to you and to your advisor.
In the semester of intended graduation:
- Obtain the graduation application from the Office of the Registrar. Work with your advisor to complete the application.
- Take the completed application for graduation to the Business Office to pay both the $65 graduation fee AND the late application fee of $50: $115 total. The Business Office will stamp your graduation application PAID.
- Visit the Advising Assistance Center (undergraduate) or the Graduate Studies Office (graduate) with the completed, paid, stamped graduation application to complete the Petition for Exception for Academic Policy.
- The AAC or Graduate Studies staff will review your petition, and if necessary, will present it to the Admissions and Credits Committee or Dean of Graduate Studies for further consideration.
- IF APPROVED, you will receive confirmation of approval, and a review will be sent to you and to your advisor.
- IF DENIED, you will be refunded the $50 late application fee, and your application will be processed for the next open degree conferral date.