How to Apply to Graduate

 

  1. Log into PiratePort.
  2. Click on the Student Self Service card.
    Student Self Service application
  3. Click on the Student Profile.
    Student Profile link
  4. Click on the Apply to Graduate link.
    Apply to Graduate link on Student Profile screen

  5. Select a Curriculum Term from the Term pull-down menu. This is the CURRENT TERM you are registered in, NOT the term you are planning on graduating in.
    Select current term of registration
  6. CAREFULLY Review your degree information. If this curriculum does not accurately reflect your degree information including major, minor or concentration, DO NOT PROCEED. This is what is currently in your student record.  Please contact your advisor or program director with questions or to correct your curriculum before processing.
  7. Click the Radio button next to the curriculum you would like to apply for.
    Select your current program
  8. If multiple programs are displayed – degree and certificate, double majors, or dual degrees – click one of the radio buttons and continue completing the application process. Once complete, repeat the Apply to Graduate process for the remaining program(s).
    Multiple programs displayed
  9. If no degree information is available and the following message is displayed under Select Curriculum.
    No program available to apply for

    • If you are an undergraduate student and have less than 75 earned hours – you will not be able to access the graduation application until you have the minimum of 75 earned hours.
    • If you are a graduate student and have less than 12 earned hours – you will not be able to access the graduation application until you have the minimum of 12 earned hours.
    • You have already submitted a graduation application.
  10. Contact your academic advisor or program director for further information.
  11. Once you have verified that the degree information is correct, click the continue button.
  12. Select the Graduation Date from the Graduation Date pull down menu and then click the Continue button.
    Select Graduation Date
  13. Select a name from the Select a Name for your Diploma pull down menu and click the Continue button.
    Select Name for Diploma
  14. If you choose to enter a “New” name, you will be prompted to enter in the information. Please be aware that the information you enter here will print on your diploma and in the commencement program.
    Enter new name
  15. Click the Continue button.
  16. Select an Address or enter a new one from the One of your Addresses pull-down menu.
    Select Address for diploma
  17. If you choose to enter a “New” address, you will be prompted to enter in a new address. NOTE: Diplomas are mailed approximately 6-8 weeks from the commencement date.  Please enter a diploma mailing address where you can receive the diploma 6-8 weeks after you graduate.
    Enter new address for diploma
  18. Click the Continue button.
  19. Carefully review your information, including Graduation Date, Diploma Name, and Diploma Mailing Information. IF ANY INFORMATION IS INCORRECT – DO NOT SUBMIT REQUEST.
    Graduation Application Summary
  20. Once you have verified that the information is correct, click the Submit Request button.
    Submit Request button
  21. You will see a confirmation page confirming that you have submitted your application for graduation.
    Application submission acknowledgement
  22. You will receive a follow up email confirming your graduation application has been submitted and a checklist for the additional steps you need to complete.

 

Contact the Office of the Registrar