Applying for Graduation
General Graduation Application Information
Undergraduate students become eligible to graduate by:
1. Completing all program requirements as specified in the applicable undergraduate catalog.
2. Submitting a Graduation Application to Dean's office of the college of your major by:
April 30 for December graduation
October 31 for May or Summer graduation
Graduate students become eligible to graduate by:
1. Completing all program requirements as specified in the applicable graduate catalog.
2. Submitting a Graduation Application to Graduate School by:
September 2 for December graduation
January 15 for May graduation
May 12 for Summer graduation
Ceremonies are held at the close of the Fall and Spring semesters. Students who are candidates for graduation are encouraged to participate in the ceremony.
Graduation Application Fees
The graduation application fee is $20 for each undergraduate diploma and/or University certificate sought and $40 for each graduate-level diploma and/or University certificate sought. The fee is assessed to the student's EKU account upon receipt of the graduation application. This graduation fee partially offsets the production and mailing of diplomas and certificates. The University absorbs cap, tassel, and gown costs for degree earners who participate in the Commencement ceremony. Only students who are participating at Commencement receive complimentary regalia. Complimentary regalia will not be mailed to students who graduate but choose not to walk at Commencement.