Important Information for Graduation

April 4 – Last day to apply for graduation without a late fee. $50 late fee will be applied if you apply after this deadline.
April 21 – All official transcripts and test scores from other institutions must be received in the Registrar’s Office.

When do I need to pay my graduation fee? All student accounts must be financially cleared by April 21. The graduation fee of $125 (if your application is received by April 4) will be placed on your account shortly after the 4/4/25 deadline. All applications received between April 5 -21 will have a late fee of $50 applied to their account, along with the $125 commencement charge, as their applications are received by the Registrar’s Office.
Will my official transcript have the degree conferral date on it? YES – Please visit www.getmytranscript.com to request your transcript to be sent out after you have officially had your degree conferred. Undergraduate and graduate students finishing all degree requirements graduating by the end of the Spring 2025 semester will have a conferral date of May 10, 2025. ABSN/MSN students finishing at the end of the Spring 2025 Trimester will also have a conferral date of May 10, 2025.
What if my diploma never arrives at my address? All graduates earning a diploma at the conclusion of the Spring 2025 regular and trimesters will receive confirmation emails from Parchment that include their digital credentials. This email will also ask that you verify your mailing address prior to it being sent. If you have issues with your diploma, please reach out to Parchment Customer Service.