Last Day for Commencement Program 2026

Friday, March 6, 2026, is the last day to apply for spring or summer 2026 Bachelor’s Degree graduation to participate in the 2026 Commencement Ceremony and have your name published in the Commencement Program.*

Apply for Graduation on Time!

As soon as you have 90 units including work in progress, meet with your academic advisor to review your completed and incomplete degree requirements. Then apply for graduation for the term in which you anticipate completing everything. You may apply to graduate for the spring, summer or fall terms.

Spring and Summer 2026 Graduation Due Dates

• Sept. 19, 2025 – On-time application deadline to apply for Spring and Summer 2026 graduation. Applying after this date, whether online or on paper, will require a $10 late fee. Helpful: Online Graduation Application Guide
• March 6, 2026 – Last day to apply for graduation in order to participate in the 2026 Commencement Ceremony and have your name published in the program. Be sure to attend GradFest in mid-March!

Document Deadlines

• July 24, 2026 – Last day to submit documents and confirm awarding of Bachelor’s Degree for SPRING 2026.
• Oct. 2, 2026 – Last day to submit documents and confirm awarding of Bachelor’s Degree for SUMMER 2026.

Learn more: When and How to Apply for the Bachelor’s Degree

For assistance, contact the Office of Undergraduate Degree Services.

• We are located in Bayramian Hall (BH), Room 170.
• The office closes at 4 p.m., so please arrive by 3:45 p.m. if possible.

*Please note: Participating in Commencement does not necessarily mean you have completed all degree requirements and have been awarded the degree. Learn more at Bachelor’s Degree Graduation & Commencement.