Apply For Graduation

Apply For Graduation

Applying for graduation is a requirement to receive your degree at USF. You must submit a graduation application, regardless of whether you plan to participate in the Commencement ceremony.

If you’re graduating with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, Specialist’s, or Doctorate, you should also have access to the “Getting Ready for Commencement” Canvas course that outlines all your next steps.

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• Step 1: Submit Your Application to Graduate: In Student Self-Service, under the Student Record section, select “Apply to Graduate”. This is the academic requirement to ensure you’re finishing your degree.
  • Meeting Requirements: Make sure you meet all GPA and credit-hour requirements before applying. 
  • Check Holds: See if you have any holds on your account.
  • Applying for Two Degrees or Two Majors: If you are applying for two degrees or two majors at the same time, you will have to submit two separate applications – one for each program. 
• Step 2: Register to Participate in Commencement (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Specialist’s and Doctorate Students): If you would like to participate in the Commencement ceremony, make sure to sign up as soon as you complete your required graduation application.
• Step 3: Once Available, Complete the Graduation Exit Survey (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Specialist’s and Doctorate Students): After the Graduation Application Deadline passes for the term you've applied to graduate from, you should receive a link to complete the graduation exit survey. The link will be sent to your USF email address weekly until you complete it.
  • Important Note: Failure to submit the graduation exit survey after one week will result in a hold on your account that will stop disbursement of your diploma.

Apply for Graduation

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Term	Application Opens	Graduation Application Deadline*	Late Graduation Application Deadline
Summer 2026	March 1	June 26	August 7
Fall 2026	July 1	October 2	December 10
Spring 2027	October 1	February 19	May 6

*Meeting the Graduation Application Deadline ensures your name will appear in the Commencement program. It also includes a preliminary certification review to make sure you’re on track to graduate.

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After You Submit Your Application:

1. You can monitor your status in Student Self-Service. Under the Student Record section, select “View Graduation Application Status”.
2. You will receive an email notification if your graduation application has been approved.
3. Please make sure you complete the graduation exit survey as soon as it becomes available (after the graduation application deadline) and register for Commencement if you plan to participate. 

After You Graduate:

Here's when to expect to receive your final documents after you graduate from USF:

• Certification of Degree: 4-6 Weeks After Final Grades Post
• Mailed Diploma/Transcript: 6-8 Weeks After Final Grades Post
• Final, Official Transcript: 4-6 Weeks After Final Grades Post

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If you have any concerns about this process, please reach out to us at graduation@usf.edu.