Graduation and Commencement Deadlines
Current and Future Semesters
| Spring 2023 | Date |
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| Graduation application available online for Columbia campus students who wish to graduate in Spring 2023 | Dec. 13, Tuesday |
| Graduation application deadline for students who wish to graduate in Spring 2023 and participate in the Bachelor’s, Master’s and Professional Commencement Ceremony held on the Columbia campus and be listed in the commencement program; online application available in Self Service Carolina under Apply to Graduate. | March 10, Friday |
| Degree candidacy approval* deadline for Columbia campus colleges *this step is optional | March 13, Monday |
| Name Pronunciation for Commencement Available Let us know how you would like your name announced at commencement. |
March 14, Tuesday – April 10, Monday |
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Guest Ticketing - Students who are approved to participate in the Spring 2023 Bachelor's, Master's and Professional Commencement Ceremony will be invited to claim up to 5 guest tickets. |
March 20, Monday – April 10, Monday |
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Possible Honors Distributed to Colleges |
March 23, Thursday |
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Degree Candidate Names Finalized for Commencement Program - degree candidates who submit their graduation application after this date will not have their name included in the program |
March 23, Thursday |
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Additional Guest Tickets - If tickets are still available, students may be able to request 2 to 3 additional guest tickets. |
April 17, Monday – April 24, Monday |
| Commencement Ceremonies in Columbia | May 5, Friday and May 6, Saturday |
| Transient transcripts and CLEP scores posted to student record | Varies by College (allow five business days for processing) |
| Campuses and colleges have approved or disapproved all Spring 2023 degree candidates | On or before June 9, 2023, Friday |
| Diplomas Mailed | On or before Aug. 7, 2023, Monday |
Previous Semesters
| Fall 2022 | Date |
|---|---|
| Graduation application available online for Columbia campus students who wish to graduate in Fall 2022 | Aug. 16, Tuesday |
| Graduation application deadline for students who wish to graduate in Fall 2022 and participate in the Bachelor’s, Master’s and Professional Commencement Ceremony held on the Columbia campus and be listed in the commencement program; online application available in Self Service Carolina under Apply to Graduate. | Sept. 19, Monday |
| Late Walk request deadline for Columbia campus students whose Summer degrees have been awarded; complete the Request to Participate in Commencement Late Form | Sept. 19, Monday |
| Degree candidacy approval deadline for Columbia campus colleges | Oct. 10, Monday |
| Approved graduates will receive 5 guest tickets. |
Oct. 11, Tuesday |
| Name Pronunciation for Commencement Available Let us know how you would like your name announced at commencement. |
Oct. 17, Monday - Nov. 11, Friday |
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Possible Honors Distributed to Colleges |
Oct. 20, Thursday |
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Degree Candidate Names Finalized for Commencement Program - degree candidates who submit their graduation application after this date will not have their name included in the program |
Oct. 21, Friday |
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Extra Guest Tickets - Deadline to request additional guest tickets |
Nov. 21, Monday |
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Extra Guest Tickets - Additional guest tickets awarded if available. |
Nov. 29, Tuesday |
| Commencement Ceremonies in Columbia | Dec. 12, Monday |
| Transient transcripts and CLEP scores posted to student record | Varies by College (allow five business days for processing) |
| Campuses and colleges have approved or disapproved all Fall 2022 degree candidates | On or before Jan. 20, 2023, Friday |
| Grade Forgiveness – deadline for graduating students to submit application | On or before Jan. 20, 2023, Friday |
| Diplomas Mailed | On or before March 13, 2023, Monday |
| Summer 2022 | Date |
|---|---|
| Graduation application available online for Columbia campus students who wish to graduate in Summer 2022 | May 9, Monday |
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Graduation application deadline for Columbia campus undergraduate students who wish to graduate in Summer 2022; online application available in Self Service Carolina under Apply to Graduate. |
July 18, Monday |
| Degree candidacy approval deadline for Columbia campus colleges (optional) | Aug. 5, Friday |
| Window for awarding Summer degrees | Aug. 5, Friday - Sept. 9, Friday |
| Campuses and colleges have approved or disapproved all Summer 2022 degree candidates | Sept. 9, Friday |
| Diplomas Mailed | On or before Nov. 11, Friday |