Degree Certification Guide

Thursday,
March 19th

Major/Minor Cert Tool opens

The Major/Minor cert tool will open on this date and will close on April 20th

Friday,
April 3rd

Soft deadline for degree applications

This is a soft deadline and can be adjusted based on the needs of your department; however, this date ensures we have enough time to proof and prepare records for conferral. 

Monday,
April 6th

Degree checkout lists distributed by email 

Further instructions regarding this process will be shared then

Monday,
April 20th

Major/Minor Cert Tool Closes

Major/Minor cert tool closes on April 20th.

Friday,
April 24th

Degree checkout list changes/corrections due

Send all degree checkout list changes/corrections to me no later than this day

Friday,
May 1st

Last day to submit online grad apps

Beginning on Friday, May 1st, graduation applications will only be accepted via ticket. Paper applications will be accepted through the end of the addenda period for Spring, and they must be submitted by the advisor for approval.

Monday,
May 4th

SZADEGR records are created.

SZADEGR records will be created on this date. You can begin certifying students once they have been created. 

Monday,
May 11th

Graduation certification appointments begin 

The certified lists for Spring graduation will be accepted in the Registrar's office beginning on May 11th. The last day to certify is May 15th. Book your appointments:
Book your degree cert appointment

Thursday,
May 14th

SZADEGR is turned off

Transcript processing through Parchment is also unavailable

May 16, 2026

Monday,
May 18th

Addenda period begins

SZADEGR is turned on

Book your addenda appointments: Book your addenda appointment

Transcript processing through Parchment becomes available

Friday,
May 29th

Last day to submit addenda