Graduation FAQ

Yes, you do! There may be a problem that would be discovered by your advisor in an appointment. If you delay meeting with your advisor, you may not have time to correct the problem and may have to postpone your graduation.

  • For graduation in May: April 1 (to appear in program); April 29 (to apply online)
  • For graduation in August: April 1 (to appear in program); August 8 (to apply online)
  • For graduation in December: November 1 (to appear in program); December 12 (to apply online)
  • For graduation in May: May 1*
  • For graduation in August: August 1*
  • For graduation in December: December 1*

*or the next working day if this date falls on a weekend or holiday

  • For graduation in May: May 1*
  • For graduation in August: August 1*
  • For graduation in December: December 1*

*or the next working day if this date falls on a weekend or holiday

No, you will need to apply for August graduation. Maymester is considered part of the Summer Session and cannot be used to graduate in May.

The Commencement Office sends out information via e-mail on cap and gown rental, announcements, ceremony details and diploma availability approximately six weeks prior to the ceremony.

Degrees are posted to transcripts approximately one month after the graduation ceremony.

There is a diploma pick-up day scheduled approximately six weeks after the graduation ceremony. All diplomas not picked up on that day will be mailed to the permanent address you indicated on your graduation materials.

Not necessarily... grades are not final until approximately two weeks after the graduation ceremony, at which time your Primary Adviser begins the final graduation check process. By working closely with your Primary Adviser throughout your years at CU, you can be sure of where you stand regarding requirements.

If your Primary Adviser discovers during final graduation check that you did not meet all requirements, a letter detailing the deficiencies will be sent to your permanent mailing address.

Yes, if you are not planning to attend, you will need to formally withdraw at the Registrar's Office.

No, you will not be officially graduated until all requirements are completed.

  • Correspondence Courses not completed on time.
  • Incompletes from past semesters not completed by the deadline.
  • Failed course(s) in last semester.
  • Not enough hours completed
  • Too many hours taken in the major department.
  • Major or cumulative GPA below the 2.00 required.
  • Wanted to "walk through ceremony" with friends.