About Graduation
The Registrar’s Office is responsible for awarding all 91AV degrees.
The 91AV confers degrees on three specific dates each year: August 31, December 31, and at the annual Commencement Ceremony on the third Saturday in May. These dates are determined by the Board of Trustees.
Graduation Application Deadlines
All students need to submit a Graduation Application for the term in which they will fulfill curricular requirements to receive their degree. To apply, click on the “Application to Graduate” link in your student profile in 91AV Compass before the listed deadlines.
June 30 | Last day to apply for the August 31 Graduation |
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September 30 | Last day to apply for the December 31 Graduation |
January 30 | Last day to apply for the May Graduation/Commencement |
Degree Conferral
The degree conferral date is the specific date your degree is officially awarded. This date is listed on both your diploma and transcripts.
Please note that if final grades arrive late or if the Intent to Graduate Form is submitted late, it may delay the degree conferral until the next available date, or delay the mailing of the diploma. Students who complete degree requirements between official conferral dates may request a Letter of Degree Completion from the Registrar’s Office if needed for employment, licensure, or further studies before the next conferral date.
Degree Conferral | Date |
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Summer | August 31 each year |
Fall | December 31 each year |
Spring (Annual Commencement) | Third Saturday of May |
University Commencement Ceremony
Academic Year | Commencement Date |
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2024/2025 | May 17, 2025 |
2025/2026 | May 16, 2026 |
2026/2027 | May 15, 2027 |
Students who complete their degree requirements in the Fall, Spring, or Summer terms can take part in the May Commencement Ceremony. However, each student is only allowed to participate in one Commencement Ceremony for their degree. Additionally, graduate and professional students will be invited to attend their program’s hooding ceremony and can also take part in the university commencement ceremony.
Students who are within two course requirements of completing their degree and plan to take those courses in the Summer following May Commencement can apply to participate in Commencement before finishing their degree. These students must submit an Application to Graduate by January 30th and will receive ticketing information from the Office of Student Affairs.
Estimated Diploma Schedule
Graduates will receive their diploma by mail according to the below estimated schedule.
Graduating Semester | Diploma Mailing |
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Fall (December 31) | Early February |
Spring (May Commencement) | Early June |
Summer (August 31) | Early September |
Diploma Dimensions
- Associate, Bachelor, and Master/CAGS diplomas are 8.5" x 11"
- Doctoral diplomas are 14" x 18"