Application to graduate

Your application initiates the degree evaluation process, participation in commencement, diploma ordering, and commencement booklet publication.

When to apply - Bachelor’s degree

Apply for graduation three semesters before you expect to complete all your degree requirements, for most students, this will be early in your junior year. Applying early in your junior year will ensure that you receive your degree check in time to plan your final semesters at HSU.

Avoid a HOLD! If you do not apply to graduate after earning 90+ units, a hold will be placed on future registration until an Application for Graduation is received.

Step 1

After you complete 60+ units toward your degree, review your degree plan so that you can estimate when you will finish all your degree requirements.

Step 2

Apply to Graduate in your Student Center. See step by step instructions here. The graduation processing fee will be posted to your student account. Note: If you need to apply for Fall 2020 use the e-form.



Check the Academic Calendar for the deadline to apply. After the deadline a late fee will be posted to your student account. You can find information about current student fee rates at Tuition & Fees.



Step 3

A graduation counselor will prepare a degree check. It summarizes how degree requirements have been satisfied and lists any remaining requirements. Your degree check will be emailed to you and your advisor.

Step 4

After grades are final, a graduation counselor will review your degree check. If all degree requirements are satisfied, your degree is posted to your record. See Processing - Grades, Diplomas & Transcripts for more information.



If any requirements remain unsatisfied, you will receive an email from your graduation counselor. You will need to postpone your graduation date. It is your responsibility to check your HSU email for official university communications.