Master’s and doctoral degree graduation
Checklist
- Submit the GS25: Application for Graduation form to the Graduate School by Thursday, Feb. 12.
- The GS25 application is the first step in a multi-step process with the Graduate School.
- Graduate students should communicate with the Graduate School for all academic and degree conferral questions.
- Review the Graduate School’s academic deadlines for completing degree requirements.
- RSVP for University-wide Commencement and your recognition ceremony through RAMweb.
- The recognition ceremony for all master’s and doctoral candidates will be held by the Graduate School, with the exception of College of Business master’s candidates and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine candidates. These candidates should attend recognition ceremonies hosted by their home colleges.
- Order your cap and gown with the Alumni Association’s Grad Packs by Friday, Feb. 27.
- Graduates are required to dress in traditional regalia for University-wide Commencement and recognition ceremonies.
- Save important dates and deadlines.
- Invite your fan section to the ceremonies and share this page with your guests!
- Personalized graduation announcements can be ordered through CB Grad; non-personalized announcements are available at the CSU Bookstore.
- Pick up your cap and gown at Grad Fest at the Alumni Center.
- Don’t forget: Photo ID required for pick-up!
- If you can’t make it to Grad Fest, final regalia distribution takes place during Senior Send Off ahead of University-wide Commencement.
- Get ready for your career!
- Visit the Career Center and meet with a career advisor.
- Attend career fairs like the annual spring all-campus career fair.
- Search for job and internship opportunities through Handshake.
- Complete the CSU First Destination Survey to share your post-graduation plans.
- Explore Alumni Association services for after you graduate!