How to Apply for Graduation:
Please submit a completed application by the appropriate filing deadline listed below to be reviewed for graduation and to be invited to participate in the School's annual Commencement ceremony which requires a separate RSVP.
Final Coursework Completed
Summer 2023
Application Filing Deadline
August 1, 2023
Degree/Certificate Award Date
August 2023
Final Coursework Completed
Fall 2023
Application Filing Deadline
November 1, 2023
Degree/Certificate Award Date
January 2024
Final Coursework Completed
Winter 2024
Application Filing Deadline
January 15, 2024
Degree/Certificate Award Date
February 2024
Final Coursework Completed
Spring 2024
Application Filing Deadline
March 1, 2024
Degree/Certificate Award Date
June 2024
Final Coursework Completed
Summer 2024
Application Filing Deadline
August 1, 2024
Degree/Certificate Award Date
August 2024
Restrictions apply;
scroll down to review special circumstances.
Semester Candidates Complete Final Coursework |
Filing Deadline to Submit Application to Graduate |
Degree/Certificate |
---|---|---|
Summer 2023 |
August 1, 2023 |
August 2023 |
Fall 2023 |
November 1, 2023 |
January 2024 |
Winter 2024 |
January 15, 2024 |
February 2024 |
Spring 2024 |
March 1, 2024 |
June 2024 |
Summer 2024 |
August 1, 2024 |
August 2024 |
When applying, please keep in mind:
- The application review is a lengthy process as each application is reviewed individually. Students will be contacted via their CUNY SPS email address if any issues arise.
- Graduation applications are processed AFTER the filing deadline.
- Exact dates for degree/certificate awards may be found in the Academic Calendar
- If a filing date falls on as weekend, applications are due the following business day without penalty.
Special circumstances:
- Students who have no more than two remaining courses to complete their degree requirements at the end of the Spring semester are permitted to participate in Commencement. To do so, the student must be registered for the final course(s) in the Summer term.