Graduation FAQs

How do I apply for graduation?

• Undergraduate students must submit a completed Undergraduate Graduation Application when they enroll in their final course(s).
• Graduate students must submit a Graduate Graduation Application when they enroll in their final course(s). 
• If you are completing a Graduate Certificate, please submit the Graduate Certificate Completion Notification form.

When are diplomas issued?
Students who have begun their final session of coursework for program completion must submit a Graduation Application to their location to request that a diploma be ordered. Diplomas are mailed after all graduation requirements have been met and all financial obligations to the University have been fulfilled.

How can I obtain a diploma cover if I don't attend the ceremony?
To request a diploma cover, contact  Melissa Morales, 708-342-3376

Is there a fee for graduation?
There is no charge for graduation. All graduating students who want to attend the commencement ceremony will need to purchase graduation regalia (cap and gown).

I am an online student; who should I contact to attend the commencement ceremony?
Nailah Watson, 708-342-3371