CertiFest 2025 Roundup

Monday, October 27th

Major/Minor Cert Tool opens

The Major/Minor cert tool will open on this date and will close on December 1st

Friday, November 7th, 2025

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, November 14th, 2025

Degree checkout lists distributed by email 

Further instructions regarding this process will be shared then

Friday, November 21st, 2025

Degree checkout list changes/corrections due

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

Monday, December 1st, 2025

Major/Minor Cert Tool Closes

Major/Minor cert tool closes on December 1st.

Friday, December 5th, 2025

Last day to submit online grad apps

SZADEGR records are created.

Beginning on Monday, December 8th, graduation applications will only be submitted via ticket. Paper applications will be accepted through the end of the addenda period for Fall, however they must be submitted by the advisor for approval.

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

Monday, December 15th, 2025

Graduation certification appointments begin 

The certified lists for Fall graduation will be accepted in the Registrar's office beginning on December 15th. The last day to certify is December 19th. Book your appointments at
https://degreecert.youcanbook.me/

Friday, December 19th, 2025

SZADEGR is turned off

Transcript processing through Parchment is also unavailable

Monday, December 22nd, 2025

SZADEGR is turned on

Transcript processing through Parchment becomes available

December 31st, 2025

Monday, January 5th, 2026

Addenda period begins

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

Friday, January 16th, 2025

Last day to submit addenda