Although a student may have completed all degree program requirements, graduation is not automatic. Students who are ready to graduate must apply for Degree Conferral in order to identify the semester in which they expect to complete their degree requirements.

The Office of the Registrar will assess the candidates’ eligibility for degree conferral in conjunction with Academic Advising and the Academic Department once all student grades have been submitted by the faculty. The official conferral dates each year are as follows: the final day in which all degree requirements have been met for the fall semester, spring semester or varied summer semesters with the last summer semester conferral date falling on the final weekday in August. 

Candidates for degree conferral must submit their application to The Office of the Registrar by the deadline on their conferral date.  Once a degree is conferred, you cannot add, edit or alter the degree with emphases, majors, minors and/or concentrations.

Official Conferral Dates and Application Deadlines

Steps to Apply for Degree Conferral

• Review the Degree Audit from your Student Portal or the Degree Checklists to determine your Expected Term of Graduation
• Complete a preliminary review of degree requirements with your Advisor one semester before your Expected Term of Graduation to ensure that you are on track to meet degree requirements. Refer to the Catalog for information on degree requirements.
• If the program listed on your Degree Audit is not the program you intend to complete, request to have your program changed officially by submitting a Declaration/Change Program form to the Registrar’s Office.
• Submit the Application for Degree Conferral form to the Registrar’s Office the semester of your Expected Term of Graduation.
• Pay the $150 non-refundable graduation fee online or with Business Services.
  •   Any degree change that requires a re-evaluation of the Application for Degree Conferral will incur an administration fee of $25.00.
• Report any change of address, phone number or email address in writing directly to the Office of the Registrar via a Change of Address form 
  • Your diploma will be mailed to the Home address listed in the system.
  • Commencement information will be sent to your Marymount College e-mail address