Select the appropriate graduation term (Fall, Spring, or Summer) to begin your graduation application. All students must submit a graduation application for one of these terms, regardless of whether they plan to attend the commencement ceremony. Deadlines: Apply by October 1st for the following Spring graduation (spring commencement ceremony) Apply by March 1st for the following Summer or Fall graduation (winter commencement ceremony) A $25 late fee applies after the deadline. Important Note: If you do not plan to attend the ceremony and would like a diploma cover mailed to you, you must submit the Absentia Application in addition to your Fall, Spring, or Summer graduation application. The absentia form is a supplemental application and cannot be submitted in place of the required graduation application. For additional information on graduation and the commencement ceremony, please visit the Graduate School Commencement site. For questions related to graduation, email GradCommencement.