Graduation
Students who fall within the established parameters to participate in the upcoming commencement ceremonies can expect to receive communications about the ceremonies. You can check eligibility on the Office of the Provost commencement eligibility page.
Additional information about graduation, can be found on the Office of the University Registrar graduation page.
Completing Degree Requirements
Fall Semester Completion
Less than Eight Semesters
Students with an Expected Completion Date (ECD) of the fall semester, will have their academic record reviewed and their degree conferred upon their requirements being satisfied. Seniors graduating in December must speak with an advisor in the College Center for Advising (CCAS) about their completion plans.
More than Eight Semesters
Seniors who will not complete their requirements before commencement and intend to register here in the fall need to contact the CCAS or the Hajim School Dean’s office to request permission to register for the upcoming fall semester.
Students can request to attend the May commencement and diploma ceremonies and will need to notify their departments that they will wish to attend the ceremonies. Students should also include the Registrar’s office with this notification.
Students who have a fall degree conferral will have their degree dated December 31.
Spring Semester Completion
Seniors who complete their degree requirements in the spring semester and have an ECD in the spring of their completion year will have their academic record reviewed and their degree conferred.
Students who have a spring conferral will have their degree dated for the May date. This changes yearly, and can be referenced on the Office of the University Registrar Degree Certification Calendar for the specific date.
Summer Completion
Students who complete their degree requirements after the May conferral, should have a summer ECD, and will have their academic record reviewed and degree conferred for August 31.
After August 31, the next date for degree conferral is December 31.
Completion at Another University
Students who complete their degree requirements by completing courses outside of the University of Rochester should complete the Readmit for Degree Application when they are ready to graduate. Their degree will be awarded in accordance with the upcoming conferral.
Students who do not earn their degrees with their original class may choose to affiliate with that original class for purposes of alumni events.