Apply for Graduation

  • All candidates are required to apply for graduation by the date listed in the Academic Calendar.
  • To apply, log in to your Student Profile and select “Apply to Graduate."
  • You will be asked to provide your name as you wish it to appear on your diploma. The name you provide will also be used in the printing of the Commencement Program.

Completing Your Work

  • All coursework must be complete and all graduation requirements met by the date published in the Academic Calendar.
  • Failure to meet these requirements will result in disapproval of the student’s application.
  • Candidates who are not cleared for graduation must reapply for graduation at the beginning of the semester when completion is anticipated and by the published deadline.
  • Students are cleared for their degrees after all grades for their final semester have been submitted and reviewed.

Thesis or Dissertation

  • Please review the Policies for Thesis or Dissertation. 
  • For students completing a thesis or dissertation, follow the Electronic Theses & Dissertations (ETD) Process.
  • All thesis and dissertation work must be completed and submitted by the required due dates.
  • ETD requirements will be considered to be met upon receipt of the candidate’s signed Signature Page and ETD approval (if required) from Gumberg Library.Diploma Information

Commencement Information

  • The Office%20of%20Conference%20and%20Event%20Services%20oversees the commencement ceremony.
  • Tickets are not required to attend the commencement ceremony.
  • It is requested that students RSVP for themselves and for their guests regarding attendance.
  • University Events will send graduating students a link to RSVP. Please respond to this request by the date included in the email message.
  • Be sure to visit duq.edu/commencement for commencement ceremony details and livestream links.

Diploma Information

  • All diplomas will be mailed to students’ Home/Permanent Address (or Foreign Address for International students), unless a Diploma Address is added in Self-Service Banner.

  • Should a diploma be returned to the university because an address is undeliverable, the student will be responsible for payment of fees to mail the diploma a second time.

  • Only the degree name prints on the diploma, majors, minors, and concentrations print only on the official transcript.

Clearing Your Student Account

  • Please be sure to clear your student account of any outstanding financial obligations (tuition, fees, housing, library, parking), as we cannot release your diploma if you have a balance due.
  • Check for Holds in the Duquesne Portal through your Student Profile.
  • The Student Accounts Office can be reached at (412) 396-6585 or Student%20Accounts.

Final Steps