Graduation and Commencement Deadlines
Fall 2017
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Graduation application available online for Columbia campus students who wish to graduate in Fall 2017 | Aug. 16, Wednesday - Sept. 30, Saturday |
| Graduation application deadline for Columbia campus students who wish to graduate in Fall 2017; online application available in Self Service Carolina under Apply to Graduate | Extended to Oct. 6, Friday |
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Late Walk request deadline for Columbia campus students; complete the Request to Participate in Commencement Early/Late Form Note: Students graduating in Summer may apply to walk late in Fall. Students graduating in Fall must walk in the Fall ceremony. |
Extended to Oct. 6, Friday |
| Degree candidacy approval deadline for Columbia campus colleges | October 30, Monday |
| Official Name Change Deadline for degree candidates who wish to have the Name Change reflected in the commencement program. | October 30, Monday |
| Guest tickets available online to students approved for degree candidacy | Nov. 6, Monday - Nov. 17, Friday |
| Provide Ceremony Name Pronunciation Preference Let us know how you would like your name announced at commencement. Registrar will contact students who indicated that they will attend commencement and have been approved for candidacy. |
Nov. 6, Monday - Nov. 24, Friday |
| Seat assignments emailed to students approved for degree candidacy | No later than Dec. 11, Monday |
| Colleges have approved or disapproved all Fall 2017 degree candidates | Jan. 25, Thursday |
Spring 2018
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Graduation application available online for Columbia campus students who wish to graduate in Spring 2018 | Dec. 19, Tuesday - Feb. 14, Wednesday |
| Graduation application deadline for Columbia campus students who wish to graduate in Spring 2018; online application available in Self Service Carolina under Apply to Graduate | Feb. 14, Wednesday |
| Early Walk request deadline for Columbia campus students; complete the Request to Participate in Commencement Early/Late Form | March 9, Friday |
| Degree candidacy approval deadline for Columbia campus colleges | March 14, Wednesday |
| Guest tickets available online to students approved for degree candidacy | TBA |
| Commencement Program Sent to Printer - degree candidates who submit their graduation application after this date will not have their name included in the program | April 9, Monday |
| Seat assignments emailed to students approved for degree candidacy | On or before May 7, Monday |
| Colleges have approved or disapproved all Spring 2018 degree candidates | On or before June 15, Friday |