Degree Certification Guide

Monday, Oct 26, 2026

Major/Minor Cert Tool opens

The Major/Minor cert tool will open on this date and will close on Nov 23, 2026

Friday, Nov 6, 2026

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. 

Friday, Nov 13, 2026

Degree checkout lists distributed by email 

Further instructions regarding this process will be shared then

Friday, Nov 20, 2026

Degree checkout list changes/corrections due

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

Monday, Nov 23, 2026

Major/Minor Cert Tool Closes

Major/Minor cert tool closes.

Friday, Dec 4, 2026

Last day to submit online grad apps

Beginning on Monday, December 7th, graduation applications will only be accepted via ticket. Paper applications will be accepted through the end of the addenda period for Fall, and they must be submitted by the advisor for approval.

Monday, Dec 7, 2026

SZADEGR records are created.

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

Monday, Dec 14, 2026

Graduation certification appointments begin 

The certified lists for graduation will be accepted in the Registrar's office beginning on Dec 14, 2026. The last day to certify is Tuesday, Dec 22, 2026. Book your appointments at https://degreecert.youcanbook.me/

Tuesday, Dec 22, 2026

SZADEGR is turned off

Transcript processing through Parchment is also unavailable

12/31/2026

Monday, Jan 4, 2027

Addenda period begins

SZADEGR is turned on

Book your addenda appointments at https://degreecert.youcanbook.me/

Transcript processing through Parchment becomes available

Friday, Jan 15, 2027

Last day to submit addenda