Spring 2017 Graduation and Commencement Deadlines

Event	Date
Colleges have approved or disapproved all Spring 2017 degree candidates	June 15, Thursday
Diplomas mailed to degree recipients	No later than Aug. 31, Thursday

 

Summer 2017 Graduation Deadlines

Event	Date
Graduation application available online for Columbia campus students who wish to graduate in Summer 2017	May 8, Monday - July 15, Saturday
Graduation application deadline for Columbia campus students who wish to graduate in Summer 2017; online application available in Self Service Carolina under Apply to Graduate	July 15, Saturday
Degree candidacy approval deadline for Columbia campus colleges	Aug. 4, Friday
There is no Summer Commencement ceremony. If you would like to participate in a Commencement ceremony, please complete the Request to Participate in Commencement Early/Late Form
Colleges have approved or disapproved all Summer 2017 degree candidates	Sept. 12, Tuesday

 

Fall 2017 Graduation and Commencement Deadlines

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	Sept. 30, Saturday
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.	Sept. 30, Saturday
Degree candidacy approval deadline for Columbia campus colleges	Oct. 30, Monday
Guest tickets available online to students approved for degree candidacy	Nov. 6, Monday - Nov. 17, 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