Bachelor's Graduation Application

Complete this application to confirm that you are ready to graduate during the 2023-2024 academic year (Fall 2023 through Summer 2024).

Applications are typically processed within 7-10 business days, however p
lease note the graduation application deadline passed on December 1 and submitting past the deadline may delay processing time.  

Diploma Mailing Address

Your diploma will be mailed 6-8 weeks after you have completed your degree requirements. 

Indicate how you would like your name to appear on your diploma. Please clearly identify any accent marks. Middle names, initials, or suffixes like "Jr." or "III" are not required, but you may include them if that is your preference. It is recommended that the name printed on a student's diploma matches that of their academic record; however, you may request a preferred name to be printed in lieu of legal name. 
Commencement Program Information:

This information will appear in the Commencement ceremony program.
Program Print Name
Indicate how you would like your name to appear in the Commencement program. Please clearly identify any accent marks. Middle names, initials, or suffixes like "Jr." or "III" are not required, but you may include them if that is your preference. Please note we are unable to print stage names or characters such as quotes in the program. 

Commencement Participation Information:

If you would like to participate in the Commencement Ceremony in Boston, MA you may indicate this in the section below. Please note the deadline to participate in the May 2024 ceremony has passed and applications are now being accepted for the 2025 ceremony. 

Academic Plan
Enter the number of credits you plan to take during the Winter and Spring semesters in order to become eligible to participate in commencement. Keep in mind you may have no more than 12 credits remaining after the Spring semester in order to be eligible for commencement. All courses must be applicable to your degree program in order to count towards commencement eligibility. 

Please include any plans for any Prior Learning Credit or outside transfer credit, which must be completed by the end of Winter 2025 in order to be applied towards commencement eligibility. 
Please note if you neglect to take the appropriate coursework eligibility may be revoked. 
Name Pronunciation
Please enter your full name as you would like it announced at the ceremony. This will ensure correct pronunciation.
For example, the phonetic spelling for Beyoncé Knowles is: "bee-yawn-SAY NOHlz"
Gown Fitting Information
Feet:
If you change your mind, please let us know no later than December 1, 2023.