Graduation
The Commencement OfficeÌý
Graduation and CommencementÌýare twoÌýseparate functionsÌýand haveÌýseparate processes and deadlines.
The Commencement Office is here to assist you with navigating both. The Commencement Office is also available to assist you with orderingÌýÌýafter you graduate.Ìý
YouÌýmustÌý apply to graduateÌý in order to receive your degree and diploma; however, it is not required that you attend the Commencement Ceremony in order for you to receive your degree.
If you are graduating and want to attend the Commencement Ceremony and receive guestÌýtickets, please be mindful of the Application for Degree and RSVP deadline dates.
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ÌýGraduation Eligibility and RequirementsÌý
TheÌýgraduation processÌýbegins when you complete yourÌý Application for Degree Ìýand submit it to your academic advisor. PleaseÌýrefer to theÌýAcademic CalendarÌýfor submission and deadline dates for each semester.Ìý
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Undergraduate StudentsÌýshould run aÌýdegree audit reportÌý(DARS)Ìýto see if they have met their degree requirements. You can review theÌýUniversity requirementsÌýhere.
- Graduate StudentsÌýshould review their Graduate Plan Of Study and theÌýUniversity requirementsÌýhere.Ìý
Applications for Degree should be submitted to your advising office no later than the deadline date ofÌýyour final semester.Ìý
Click hereÌýfor additional information on graduation eligibility.Ìý
Application for Degree Deadlines
| Semester | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | January 26 |
| Summer 2024 | May 31 |
| Fall 2024 | September 6 |
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Questions
If you have any questions concerning Graduation or the Commencement Ceremony,Ìýplease contact the Registrar's office atÌý561- 297-3050 prompt #5Ìýor send an email toÌý commencement@fau.edu .