Deadlines

Expand the appropriate section to view important deadlines and specific dates and details regarding your graduation, commencement and diploma.

All times are CST.

Summer 2024

Ceremony date: Aug. 10, 2024

Apply on time Jan. 2 to March 2

The conferral date for all summer 2024 graduates is Aug. 10, 2024. For more information view key terms to know.

DATES	DETAILS
Aug. 10 10 a.m.	Commencement ceremony
Sept. 1	Last day to email graduation@sfasu.edu regarding any diploma mailing address changes. Include your name and campus ID number.
Aug. 21	"Hold for Degree" transcripts for summer 2024 graduates begin being processed.
Sept. 10	Final deadline for all outstanding items for summer 2024 graduation to be resolved (transferred courses, withheld grades, etc.)
Sept. 25 - Oct. 8	Diploma pickup days Diplomas for summer 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.
Week of Oct. 14	Remaining diplomas will be mailed.

Fall 2024

Ceremony dates: Dec. 13 and 14, 2024

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.

DATES	DETAILS
June 2 - Nov. 15	Apply late via mySFA* Late graduation fee: • Five-year BBA/MPAC candidates: $200 • All other candidates for graduation: $100 ^*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.
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.
Nov. 3 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.
Nov. 16 - Dec. 12 5 p.m.	Apply late via email The deadline for all items is 5 p.m. on the final listed day. Last chance to participate in commencement. • Nov. 16 to 5 p.m. Dec. 3: Dean's approval required. Last chance to apply for fall 2024 graduation. • 5:01 p.m. Dec. 3 to Dec. 12: Provost's approval required. Not permitted to participate in commencement ceremony. Late graduation fee: • Five-year BBA/MPAC candidates: $200 • All other candidates for graduation: $100
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.
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, 2025

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.

DATES	DETAILS
Sept. 15 - Nov. 15	Apply on time via mySFA* Graduation fee: • Five-year BBA/MPAC candidates: $100 • All other candidates for graduation: $50 ^*MSW advanced-track graduates and students with special instruction only: Apply on time via email.
Nov. 15 - March 2	Apply late via mySFA* Late graduation fee: • Five-year BBA/MPAC candidates: $200 • All other candidates for graduation: $100 ^*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.
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.
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.
March 3 - May 7 5 p.m.	Apply late via email The deadline for all items is 5 p.m. on the final listed day. Last chance to participate in commencement. • Date TBA: Dean's approval required. Last chance to apply for spring 2025 graduation. • Date TBA: Provost's approval required. Not permitted to participate in commencement ceremony. Late graduation fee: • Five-year BBA/MPAC candidates: $200 • All other candidates for graduation: $100
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.