Graduation FAQs

The first step is to meet with a Counselor to review if you are eligible to petition to graduate.  The Counselor will confirm your major/program and catalog rights.  If you need to update your major or program, your counselor or you can submit a “Change of Student Data Request” form to Admissions & Records.

Now you are ready to use Self-Service to submit your graduation petition. By submitting a graduation petition our A&R office can evaluate your completed courses to verify that a certificate or diploma has been earned. Each semester has a graduation petition deadline, posted in the Academic Calendar.

If you attended other colleges or universities, be sure to request your official transcripts to be sent to Admissions & Records.

Students must submit a petition to graduate through their Self-Service account.

Upon submitting your petition to graduate, you will receive a confirmation to your student email. All correspondence regarding your graduation petition, is sent to your student email so make sure to check your account regularly.

A preliminary evaluation can occur during the semester, but final verification process occurs 6-8 weeks after final grades are submitted. Admissions and Records will reach out to you if there are any issues with your petition. 

At the conclusion of a semester, after grades have been finalized, our Evaluators will begin the final phase of processing graduation petitions this takes approximately 6-8 weeks. Students will receive an email status update if there is an issue with their petition. Once an evaluation has been completed, Parchment will send a notification to your student email notifying that your degree has been successfully conferred.

What is Parchment? Parchment is a secure online platform that our institutions use to send transcripts, diplomas, and other credentials.

Students will receive an email from Parchment, requesting verification of address. Students will have 72 hours to make changes. If no changes are needed, diplomas are typically shipped within 10-15 business days to the address on file.

Grades are due from instructors three (3) buisness days after the last day of classes each semester. After receiving at least 90% of the grades, the Admissions & Records Office will process the grades and post them to students’ transcripts. This process can take up to four weeks. Meanwhile, students can view their grades through Self-Service by clicking on the “Grades” tab.

To ensure the safety and enjoyment of our guests, the following items are prohibited at the event:

• Drones
• Alcohol
• Artificial noise makers or horns
• Firearms
• Knives
• Weapons of any kind
• Fireworks or explosives
• Pets (service animals permitted)
• Tobacco products
• Includes electric cigarettes or vapor products
• Smoking on campus is prohibited

To ensure everyone can see and enjoy the ceremony, the following items are prohibited in the seated area of the event:

• Flags, signage, posters, fliers, or banners are prohibited
• Balloons
• Umbrellas

Guests who are in possession of alcohol, fireworks, firearms, and other weapons or are disruptive during the ceremony will be asked to leave the campus. Guests who do not leave when asked will be regarded as trespassers.