Office of the Registrar
Applying for Graduation
Online is the easiest, fastest, and preferred method of applying for graduation.
Other Application Methods
Submit the Graduation Application (pdf) to Degree Checkout (Bouillon Hall 1st floor, Ellensburg Campus).
Are you Ready for Graduation?
Review this presentation to make sure you are Graduation Ready (pdf) and to learn more about:
- Graduation vs Commencement
- Graduation fees
- When you are eligible to apply
- Academic Requirement (AR) report
- Graduation requirements through the AR report
- Substitutions, Course of Study, General Education
- Applying for graduation and what to expect
- How internships work
- How to process important forms
- How to best schedule an appointment with your advisor
Graduation Application Deadlines
It is the responsibility of the student to apply for the degree in the Office of the Registrar. Application for the bachelor's degree must be submitted by the second Friday of the quarter preceding the quarter in which the degree is to be completed. Students who apply for graduation after the deadline may incur late fees.
| Academic Quarter | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | June 30, 2023 |
| Winter 2024 | September 29, 2023 |
| Spring 2024 | January 12, 2024 |
| Summer 2024 | April 5, 2024 |
| Fall 2024 | June 28, 2024 |
Graduation Fees
This table shows the different fees for graduation.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Graduation | $60 |
| Graduation Re-Application | $20 |
| Late Application | $35* |
| Concurrent Diploma | $90** |
| Split Diploma | $90 |
| Duplicate Diploma | $30 |
* Late Application- after the 5th week of the deadline increases to $70
** Concurrent Diplom- $90 (includes basic application fee)
Concurrent Diploma- 2 degrees awarded in same term
Split Diploma- 2 majors in the same degree printed on separate diplomas. Done ONLY upon request.
Duplicate Diploma- extra copy of single diploma. To reorder a diploma, go to ordering transcripts
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