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Ceremony date: Dec. 9 and 10, 2022
Apply on time April 1 to June 1
The conferral date of degree, also referred to as your graduation date, is Dec. 10. Note: this is not always the same as the commencement ceremony date.
| DATES | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Dec. 9 and 10 |
Commencement ceremonies |
| Dec. 22 | "Hold for Degree" transcripts for December graduates begin being processed. |
| Jan. 2 | Last day to email graduation@sfasu.edu regarding any diploma mailing address changes. Include your name and campus ID number. |
| Jan. 16 | Final deadline for all outstanding items for fall 2022 graduation to be resolved (transferred courses, withheld grades, etc.) |
| Date TBA | Diploma pickup days Approximately four to six weeks after commencement ceremonies, graduates will be notified via their mySFA email when diplomas are ready. |
| Date TBA | Remaining diplomas are mailed six to eight weeks after commencement. |
| Feb. 17 | Diploma tracking numbers are available. If you have not received your diploma by this date, email graduation@sfasu.edu to request a tracking number. Include your campus ID number. |
Ceremony dates: May 5 and 6, 2023
Apply on time Sept. 15 to Nov. 15
The conferral date of degree, also referred to as your graduation date, is May 6. Note: this is not always the same as the commencement ceremony date.
| DATES | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Sept. 15 to Nov. 15 |
Apply on time via mySFA* *MSW advanced-track graduates and students with special instruction only: Apply on time via email. |
| Nov. 16 to 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! The Barnes & Noble Bookstore, located in the Baker Pattillo Student Center, has everything you need. View details about purchasing your regalia. |
| March 27 | Candidates applying after this date may not appear in the ceremony program and should expect to be seated last in the ceremony lineup. |
| April 3 12:59 a.m. |
Last day to order your official SFA commencement regalia and have it shipped to your home. View details about purchasing your regalia. Contact the Barnes & Noble Bookstore, located in the Baker Pattillo Student Center, if you have questions or issues. |
| March 3 to May 4 5 p.m. |
Apply late via email
The deadline for all items is 5 p.m. on the final listed day. Last chance to apply for May 2023 graduation. Late graduation fee: |
| 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? You still can be recognized during the ceremony and via livestream. If you've already applied to graduate, check your student email for instructions on accessing and completing the form (sender: graduation@sfasu.edu). |
| April 28 |
Candidates who reserved commencement ceremony tickets for their guests will receive the tickets via their mySFA email. |
| May 5 and 6 |
Commencement ceremonies |
| June 1 | 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 May graduates begin being processed. |
| June 5 | Final deadline for all outstanding items for spring 2023 graduation to be resolved (transferred courses, withheld grades, etc.) |
| Date TBA | Diploma pickup days Approximately four to six weeks after commencement ceremonies, graduates will be notified via their mySFA email when diplomas are ready. |
| Date TBA | Remaining diplomas are mailed six to eight weeks after commencement. |
| Date TBA | Diploma tracking numbers are available. If you have not received your diploma by this date, email graduation@sfasu.edu to request a tracking number. Include your campus ID number. |
Ceremony date: Aug. 5, 2023
Apply on time Jan. 2 to March 2
The conferral date of degree, also referred to as your graduation date, is Aug. 5.
| DATES | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Jan. 2 to March 2 |
Apply on time via mySFA* *MSW advanced-track graduates and students with special instruction only: Apply on time via email. |
| March 3 to 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! The Barnes & Noble Bookstore, located in the Baker Pattillo Student Center, has everything you need. View details about purchasing your regalia. |
| June 26 | 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 | Last day to order your official SFA commencement regalia and have it shipped to your home. View details about purchasing your regalia. Contact the Barnes & Noble Bookstore, located in the Baker Pattillo Student Center, if you have questions or issues. |
| June 2 to Aug. 4 5 p.m. |
The deadline for all items is 5 p.m. on the final listed day. Last chance to apply for August 2023 graduation. Late graduation fee: |
| 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? You still can be recognized during the ceremony and via livestream. If you've already applied to graduate, check your student email for instructions on accessing and completing the form (sender: graduation@sfasu.edu). |
| July 28 |
Candidates who reserved commencement ceremony tickets for their guests will receive the tickets via their mySFA email. |
| Aug. 5 |
Commencement ceremony |
| Sept. 1 | 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 May graduates begin being processed. |
| Sept. 4 | Final deadline for all outstanding items for summer 2023 graduation to be resolved (transferred courses, withheld grades, etc.) |
| Date TBA | Diploma pickup days Approximately four to six weeks after commencement ceremonies, graduates will be notified via their mySFA email when diplomas are ready. |
| Date TBA | Remaining diplomas are mailed six to eight weeks after commencement. |
| Date TBA | Diploma tracking numbers are available. If you have not received your diploma by this date, email graduation@sfasu.edu to request a tracking number. Include your campus ID number. |