Graduation and Commencement Deadlines
Current and Future Semesters
| Summer 2022 | Date |
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| Graduation application available online for Columbia campus students who wish to graduate in Summer 2022 | May 9, Monday |
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Graduation application deadline for Columbia campus undergraduate students who wish to graduate in Summer 2022; online application available in Self Service Carolina under Apply to Graduate. |
July 18, Monday |
| Degree candidacy approval deadline for Columbia campus colleges (optional) | Aug. 5, Friday |
| Window for awarding Summer degrees | Aug. 5, Friday - Sept. 9, Friday |
| Campuses and colleges have approved or disapproved all Summer 2022 degree candidates | Sept. 9, Friday |
| Diplomas Mailed | On or before Nov. 11, Friday |
| Spring 2022 | Date |
|---|---|
| Graduation application available online for Columbia campus students who wish to graduate in Spring 2022 | Dec. 14, Tuesday |
| Graduation application deadline for students who wish to graduate in Spring 2022 and participate in the Bachelor’s, Master’s and Professional Commencement Ceremony held on the Columbia campus and be listed in the commencement program; online application available in Self Service Carolina under Apply to Graduate. | March 4, Friday |
| Degree candidacy approval* deadline for Columbia campus colleges *this step is optional |
March 14, Monday |
| Name Pronunciation for Commencement Available Let us know how you would like your name announced at commencement. |
March 15, Tuesday – April 11, Monday |
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Guest Ticketing - Students who are approved to participate in the Spring 2022 Bachelor's, Master's and Professional Commencement Ceremony will be invited to claim up to 5 guest tickets. |
March 21, Monday – April 11, Monday |
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Possible Honors Distributed to Colleges |
March 28, Monday |
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Commencement Program Sent to Printer - degree candidates who submit their graduation application after this date will not have their name included in the program |
March 28, Monday |
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Additional Guest Tickets - If tickets are still available, students may be able to request 2 to 3 additional guest tickets. |
April 18, Monday – April 25, Monday |
| Commencement Ceremonies in Columbia | May 6, Friday and May 7, Saturday |
| Transient transcripts and CLEP scores posted to student record | Varies by College (allow five business days for processing) |
| Campuses and colleges have approved or disapproved all Spring 2022 degree candidates | On or before June 10, 2022, Friday |
| Diplomas Mailed | On or before Aug. 15, 2022, Monday |
Previous Semesters
| Fall 2021 | Date |
|---|---|
| Graduation application available online for Columbia campus students who wish to graduate in Fall 2021 | Aug. 16, Monday |
| Graduation application deadline for students who wish to graduate in Fall 2021 and participate in the Bachelor’s, Master’s and Professional Commencement Ceremony held on the Columbia campus either virtual or in-person and be listed in the commencement program; online application available in Self Service Carolina under Apply to Graduate. | Sept. 20, Monday |
| Late Walk request deadline for Columbia campus students whose Summer degrees have been awarded; complete the Request to Participate in Commencement Late Form | Sept. 20, Monday |
| Degree candidacy approval deadline for Columbia campus colleges | Oct. 11, Monday |
| Name Pronunciation for Commencement Available Let us know how you would like your name announced at commencement. |
Oct. 13, Wednesday - Nov. 7, Sunday |
| Possible Honors Distributed to Colleges Only grades entered on or before this date will be reflected |
Oct. 22, Friday |
| Commencement Program Sent to Printer - degree candidates who submit their graduation application after this date will not have their name included in the program | Oct. 22, Friday |
| Guest Ticketing - Students who are approved to participate in the Fall Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's
and Professional Commencement Ceremony will receive 5 guest tickets. |
Beginning Oct. 26, Tuesday |
| Extra Guest Tickets - Deadline to request additional guest tickets | Nov. 26, Friday |
| Commencement Ceremonies in Columbia | Dec. 13, Monday |
| Transient transcripts and CLEP scores posted to student record | Varies by College (allow five business days for processing) |
| Campuses and colleges have approved or disapproved all Fall 2021 degree candidates | On or before Jan. 21, 2022, Friday |
| Grade Forgiveness – deadline for graduating students to submit application | On or before Jan. 21, 2022, Friday |
| Diplomas Mailed | On or before March 14, 2022, Monday |