Graduation and Commencement Deadlines
Current and Future Semesters
| Spring 2021 | Date |
|---|---|
| Graduation application available online for Columbia campus students who wish to graduate in Spring 2021 | Dec. 15, Tuesday |
| Graduation application deadline for students who wish to graduate in Spring 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. | Feb. 15, Monday |
| Degree candidacy approval deadline for Columbia campus colleges | March 15, Monday |
| Name Pronunciation for Commencement Available Let us know how you would like your name announced at commencement. |
March 15, Monday – April 12, Monday |
| Possible Honors Distributed to Colleges Only grades entered on or before this date will be reflected |
March 26, 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 | March 26, Friday |
| Commencement Ceremonies in Columbia | May 7, Friday and May 8, 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 2021 degree candidates | On or before June 11, 2021, Friday |
| Diplomas Mailed | On or before Aug. 16, 2021, Monday |
| Summer 2021 | Date |
|---|---|
| Graduation application available online for Columbia campus students who wish to graduate in Summer 2021 | May 10, Monday |
| Graduation application deadline for Columbia campus undergraduate students who wish to graduate in Summer 2021; online application available in Self Service Carolina under Apply to Graduate | July 19, Monday |
| Degree candidacy approval deadline for Columbia campus colleges (optional) | Aug. 6, Friday |
| Window for awarding Summer degrees | Aug. 6, Friday - Sept. 10, Friday |
| Campuses and colleges have approved or disapproved all Summer 2021 degree candidates | Sept. 10, Friday |
| Diplomas Mailed on or before | Nov. 12, Friday |
Previous Semesters
| Fall 2020 | Date |
|---|---|
| Graduation application available online for Columbia campus students who wish to graduate in Fall 2020 | Aug. 17, Monday |
| Graduation application deadline for students who wish to graduate in Fall 2020 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. 21, 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. 21, Monday |
| Degree candidacy approval deadline for Columbia campus colleges | Oct. 12, Monday |
| Name Pronunciation for Commencement Available Let us know how you would like your name announced at commencement. |
Oct. 14, Wednesday - Nov. 8, Sunday |
| Possible Honors Distributed to Colleges Only grades entered on or before this date will be reflected |
Oct. 23, 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. 23, Friday |
| Commencement Ceremonies in Columbia | Dec. 13, Sunday |
| 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 2020 degree candidates | On or before Jan. 22, 2021, Friday |
| Grade Forgiveness – deadline for graduating students to submit application | On or before Jan. 22, 2021, Friday |
| Diplomas Mailed | On or before March 15, 2021, Monday |