Graduation
Applying for Graduation
Students that apply for graduation will not be eligible to register for subsequent semesters without being admitted to a new degree program. Students that wish to change their graduation semester after they have applied must contact the graduation office and must reapply for graduation for their new intended semester of graduation prior to the conferral date of their original graduation semester.
Steps to apply for graduation
Register for your final semester
Students apply for graduation for the semester in which they are completing their final courses.
Check your degree requirements
All requirements must be completed prior to the degree conferral date.
Undergraduate students
Review your Degree Audit Report (DARS) regularly and contact your academic advisor if you have questions or concerns.
​Graduate students
Verify your approved Plan of Study is correct and/or complete any needed course changes. See Graduate Students Graduation Deadlines and Procedures for additional information.
Apply to graduate
From My ASU, select the Graduation tab from My Programs and eAdvisor™ and follow the online instructions. A credit card is required to complete your application.
| Application Deadlines | Graduation Application Filing Fees |
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Fall: Oct. 1 Spring: Feb. 15 Summer: June 15 |
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How to Apply
Your Application Status
Check your application status from your My ASU page. Your status will be one of the following:
| Applied | Your application for graduation has been received and is being processed. Review your Degree Audit Report or your Plan of Study regularly to ensure that all requirements will be met by your degree conferral date. Unless you are denied or withdrawn, your status will appear as applied until your degree is posted. |
| Denied | You are not meeting one or more degree requirements. If you feel this is in error, please contact your academic advisor or department chair to review your record and discuss your options. Otherwise, reapply when the semester your requirements will be completed becomes available. You will not have to pay the application fee again. Your status will be changed to withdrawn after the degree conferral date. |
| Withdrawn | Your application has been withdrawn and you will need to apply again for a future semester. No fee is required to reapply if your previous application was withdrawn within the last five years. If you feel your application was withdrawn in error, please contact your academic advisor or department chair to review your record and discuss your options. |
Concurrent Degrees
Undergraduate students pursuing concurrent degrees must apply for graduation and complete all requirements for both degrees in the same semester. You will receive a diploma for each degree completed. Contact your academic advisor to remove a concurrent degree from your academic record.
Minors
Minors are noted on the transcript when the degree is conferred. Minors are not indicated on the diploma, nor is a separate credential issued for them.
Students pursuing a minor with their degree must complete all requirements on their degree audit, including those for the minor. Unmet requirements will prevent the degree from being awarded, even if all major requirements are met. Students should reach out to their academic advisor to remove a minor from their degree audit, if needed.
Certificates & Graduation Ceremony Eligibility
Congratulations on completing your certificate. This credential reflects meaningful dedication to advancing your skills, and ASU is proud to support this achievement.
Certificate-only students must still apply for graduation, though no application fee is required. Certificates are noted on the transcript once conferred.
ASU Commencement and college convocation ceremonies are reserved for students completing an associate, baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral degree. As a certificate does not confer a formal university degree, certificate-only students will not receive an RSVP and are not eligible to participate in these ceremonies.
Undergraduate students pursuing a degree with a certificate must complete all requirements on their degree audit, including those for the certificate. Unmet requirements for either the degree or certificate will prevent the degree from being awarded, even if all major requirements are met. Students should reach out to their academic advisor to remove a certificate from their degree audit, if needed.
Session A Degree Conferral
Students who have completed all degree requirements after the completion of session A courses can choose to have their degree conferred early.
- Students must apply for graduation and select the Session A option.
- Student must have completed all degree requirements prior to the Session A conferral date
- Student cannot be enrolled in Session B or Session C courses for that same semester.
- Students must pay the appropriate fees, including late fee, if applicable.
If your degree cannot be conferred for session A, then it will be reviewed again at the end of the semester (after session B & C).
Completion/Pending Letter
Use the Graduation Letter Request form to request a Completion or Pending Letter from the Graduation Office. Requests can be submitted at any University Registrar Services location. Please allow two full business days (48 hours) for processing.
Graduation Invitation Letter
Students that have applied to graduate can generate a Graduation Invitation Letter that can be given to family members who need a visitor visa to attend your graduation ceremonies.
Reapplying for Graduation
If your application is denied or withdrawn, you may need to reapply for the semester your requirements will be completed. No fee is required to reapply if your previous application was denied or withdrawn within the last five years.