Graduation

Applying for Graduation:

In order to be reviewed for graduation, you must first complete the online graduation application in Banner Self Service within your window of opportunity (see below). Instructions are provided for your convenience. Once you have submitted the application, any changes must be made manually by submitting a Notice of Candidacy form.

The College has instituted a one-time, non-refundable graduation fee that will be charged to your student account upon applying for graduation. Payment of the fee will be due within 30 days. Changes to your graduation date will not result in additional fees.

If you have any difficulty with completing the online graduation application, contact the [[registrar, SMS Registrar]] or [[w|wdurba, Wendy Urbano]], the University's Graduation Coordinator, at (757) 221-2807.

Important Deadlines and Dates for Graduation:

Semester you will be completing your degree requirements:	Window of opportunity to apply online for graduation:	Degree conferral date (the date that will appear on your diploma and transcript:	You will be invited to walk in cap & gown in the following commencement ceremony:	Students should consider scheduling their defense by:	Students must submit final thesis or dissertation through ProQuest by:
Spring Semester 2019	Feb 15 - Oct 1, 2018	May 11, 2019	Saturday, May 11, 2019	April 5, 2019	April 26, 2019
Summer Semester 2019	Feb 15 - Oct 1, 2018	August 23, 2019	Saturday, May 16, 2020	July 19, 2019	August 9, 2019
Fall Semester 2020	Feb 15 - Oct 1, 2019	January 17, 2020	Saturday, May 16, 2020	November 15, 2019	December 13, 2019
Spring Semester 2020	Feb 15 - Oct 1, 2019	May 16, 2020	Saturday, May 16, 2020	April 10, 2020	May 1, 2020
Summer Semester 2020	Feb 15 - Oct 1, 2019	August 21, 2020	Saturday, May 21, 2021	July 17, 2020	August 7, 2020

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Applying for Graduation:

Important Deadlines and Dates for Graduation: