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Expand the appropriate section to view important deadlines and specific dates and details regarding your graduation, commencement and diploma.
Fall 2024
Ceremony dates: Dec. 13 and 14
Apply on time April 1 to June 1
The conferral date for all fall 2024 graduates is Dec. 14, 2024. For more information view key terms to know.
All times are CST.
| DATES | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| June 2 - Nov. 15 | Apply late via mySFA* *MSW advanced-track graduates and students with special instruction only: Apply late via email. |
| Oct. 25 | Candidates applying after this date may not appear in the ceremony program and should expect to be seated last in the ceremony lineup. |
| 11:59 p.m. Nov. 3 | Last day to order your official SFA commencement regalia and have it shipped to your home. View details about purchasing your regalia. |
| 5 p.m. Nov. 8 No exceptions | All candidates for graduation: Last day to complete the "Confirm Graduation Details" form. Not planning to attend commencement? Be sure to let us know on your form. If you've already applied to graduate, check your student email for instructions on accessing and completing the form (sender: graduation@sfasu.edu). |
Dec. 6 | Candidates who reserved commencement ceremony tickets for their guests will receive the tickets via their mySFA email. |
| Dec. 12 & 13 | Still need your cap and gown? Purchase your official SFA commencement regalia by calling the Office of Alumni Relations at 936.468.3407 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Dec. 13 and 14 or email alumni@sfasu.edu. |
| Dec. 13 & 14 | Commencement ceremonies View your ceremony time and important day-of information |
| Jan. 9 | Last day to email graduation@sfasu.edu regarding any diploma mailing address changes. Include your name and campus ID number. |
| Jan. 10 | "Hold for Degree" transcripts for fall 2024 graduates begin being processed. |
| Jan. 21 | Final deadline for all outstanding items for fall 2024 graduation to be resolved (transferred courses, withheld grades, etc.) |
| Date TBA | Diploma pickup days Diplomas for fall 2024 graduates will be available for pick up 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Office of the Registrar, located on the second floor of the Rusk Building. One week prior, graduates will receive an email via their mySFA account confirming diploma pickup dates, times and location. |
| Date TBA | Remaining diplomas will be mailed. |
Spring 2025
Ceremony dates: May 8, 9 and 10
Apply on time Sept. 15 to Nov. 15
The conferral date for all spring 2025 graduates is May 10, 2025. This may differ from the student's commencement ceremony date. For more information view key terms to know.
All times are CST.
| DATES | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Sept. 15 - Nov. 15 | Apply on time via mySFA* *MSW advanced-track graduates and students with special instruction only: Apply on time via email. |
| Nov. 16 - March 2 | Apply late via mySFA* *MSW advanced-track graduates and students with special instruction only: Apply late via email. |
| Order now | Purchase your commencement regalia! View details about purchasing your regalia. |
| Date TBA | Confirm graduation details The Confirm Graduation Details link in mySFA becomes available for a limited time. |
| March 21 | Candidates applying after this date may not appear in the ceremony program and should expect to be seated last in the ceremony lineup. |
| April 6 10:59 p.m. | Last day to order your official SFA commencement regalia and have it shipped to your home. View details about purchasing your regalia. |
| Date TBA 5 p.m. No exceptions | All candidates for graduation: Last day to complete the "Confirm Graduation Details" form. Not planning to attend commencement? Be sure to let us know on your form. If you've already applied to graduate, check your student email for instructions on accessing and completing the form (sender: graduation@sfasu.edu). |
Date TBA | Candidates who reserved commencement ceremony tickets for their guests will receive the tickets via their mySFA email. |
| May 8-10 | Commencement ceremonies Ceremony times and schedule will be available on Feb. 1 |
| May 23 | Last day to email graduation@sfasu.edu regarding any diploma mailing address changes. Include your name and campus ID number. |
| May 23 | "Hold for Degree" transcripts for spring 2025 graduates begin being processed. |
| June 10 | Final deadline for all outstanding items for spring 2025 graduation to be resolved (transferred courses, withheld grades, etc.) |
| Date TBA | Diploma pickup days Diplomas for spring 2025 graduates will be available for pick up 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Office of the Registrar, located on the second floor of the Rusk Building. One week prior, graduates will receive an email via their mySFA account confirming diploma pickup dates, times and location. |
| Date TBA | Remaining diplomas will be mailed. |
Summer 2025
Ceremony date: Aug. 9
Apply on time Jan. 2 to March 2
The conferral date for all summer 2025 graduates is Aug. 9, 2025. For more information view key terms to know.
All times are CST.
| DATES | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Jan. 2 - March 2 | Apply on time via mySFA* *MSW advanced-track graduates and students with special instruction only: Apply on time via email. |
| March 3 - June 1 | Apply late via mySFA* *MSW advanced-track graduates and students with special instruction only: Apply late via email. |
| Date TBA | Purchase your commencement regalia! View details about purchasing your regalia. |
| Date TBA | Confirm graduation details The Confirm Graduation Details link in mySFA becomes available for a limited time. |
| June 27 | Candidates applying after this date may not appear in the ceremony program and should expect to be seated last in the ceremony lineup. |
| Date TBA 10:59 p.m. | Last day to order your official SFA commencement regalia and have it shipped to your home. View details about purchasing your regalia. |
| Date TBA 5 p.m. No exceptions | All candidates for graduation: Last day to complete the "Confirm Graduation Details" form. Not planning to attend commencement? Be sure to let us know on your form. If you've already applied to graduate, check your student email for instructions on accessing and completing the form (sender: graduation@sfasu.edu). |
Date TBA | Candidates who reserved commencement ceremony tickets for their guests will receive the tickets via their mySFA email. |
| Aug. 9 | Commencement ceremonies Ceremony times and schedule will be available on June 1 |
| Date TBA | Last day to email graduation@sfasu.edu regarding any diploma mailing address changes. Include your name and campus ID number. |
| Date TBA | "Hold for Degree" transcripts for summer 2025 graduates begin being processed. |
| Sept. 8 | Final deadline for all outstanding items for summer 2025 graduation to be resolved (transferred courses, withheld grades, etc.) |
| Date TBA | Diploma pickup days Diplomas for summer 2025 graduates will be available for pick up 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Office of the Registrar, located on the second floor of the Rusk Building. One week prior, graduates will receive an email via their mySFA account confirming diploma pickup dates, times and location. |
| Date TBA | Remaining diplomas will be mailed. |