Application for Graduation
All students pursuing a graduate degree, post master's degree or advanced certification from Clayton State University must submit an Application for Graduation to the Office of the Registrar two semesters in advance of the intended graduation. The deadlines for submitting an application are
| Graduate Term | Final Recommended Graduation Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | June 1 |
| Spring | September 15 |
| Summer | January 30 |
Deadlines can also be found on the Registrar's Webpage.
Students may be graduated at the end of any semester in which they fulfill the degree requirements of the University. Currently, formal commencement ceremonies are held in May and December each year. Diplomas are available for pick up six to eight weeks after the end of the semester. Diplomas not picked up will be mailed to the current address on file.
Graduate students must normally satisfy the curricular degree requirements of the catalog in effect at the time they enter Clayton State University. The term “curricular degree requirements” refers to the courses and grades required to earn the degree.
In some circumstances, revisions may be required to provide more effective curriculum. The term “curricular degree requirements” refers to the courses and grades required to earn the degree. In some circumstances, revisions may be required to provide more effective curriculum. Changes in academic regulations affect all students, regardless of the catalog edition; examples include the scholastic discipline policy, procedures for removing incomplete grades, and appeals procedures.
Graduate students who chose to satisfy requirements of a later/subsequent catalog must receive approval from their Graduate Program Director/Coordinator and the School of Graduate Studies. Degrees will be awarded only to students who have satisfied all of the academic and administrative requirements of the university and the college awarding the degree.