📆 DEADLINES

$85 processing fee (regular deadline) | $100 processing fee (late deadline)

$85 processing fee (regular deadline) | $100 processing fee (late deadline)

✅ How to apply for graduation:

  1. Schedule a Graduation Check to verify graduation requirements will be met (GE’s, major courses, graduation requirements).

  2. Log into your MyCSUDH and go into your Student Center located on the left hand side.

  3. Under 'Academics', click the drop down menu and select 'Apply for Graduation' as shown below.

  4. Afterwards, just follow the quick steps! Payment is due within 48 hours after submitting application.

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✅ How to apply for graduation (beyond the LATE deadline):

  1. Complete the Late Graduation Application.
  2. Complete the Petition for Exception with a typed statement why you are applying for graduation after the regular deadline.
  3. Submit the two completed forms (Graduation Application & Petition) to Graduation Specialist, at https://www.dropbox.com/request/ieF8ej6zESPUG3n9byMK
  4. Once the forms are signed and received back from JJ, submit the packet to the Graduation Dropbox by clicking https://www.dropbox.com/request/miXa5xexXS4xOhNrPeBo

🎓Important Steps to Complete Regarding Graduation vs. Commencement

Step 1: Apply for Graduation (Fall grads and Spring grads)

Step 2: Register for Commencement (January to April for ALL graduates)

Step 3: Walk in Commencement Ceremony (May for ALL graduates)

Step 4: Wait for Conferring of Your Degree (4-6 weeks after grades post)

Step 5: Order Your Official Transcript once that degree is posted (check unofficial first)