How to Apply

If you completed your degree in…	You will be eligible* to participate in Commencement on…
August 2025 (Summer 2025)	May 2026
December 2025 (Fall 2025)	May 2026

You must apply for graduation before…	If you will finish taking courses in…	You will be eligible* to participate in Commencement on…
September 30, 2025	May 2026 (Winter 2026)	May 2026
January 31, 2026	August 2026 (Summer 2026)	May 2026 OR May 2027

This year, the May 2026 Commencement Ceremonies are as follows:

• Thursday, May 14^th at 11am – School of Business
• Thursday, May 14^th at 4pm – College of Arts and Sciences
• Friday, May 15^th at 11am – College of Education and Human Development
• Friday, May 15^th at 4pm – College of Nursing and Health

As indicated above, Madonna University will be hosting four individual commencement ceremonies, one for each college/school. Each individual ceremony includes both undergraduate and graduate students of the same college/school.

Students who expect to graduate at the end of the spring/summer semester in July may choose to participate in commencement exercises in the May before or after their courses are completed. December graduates participate in the commencement following completion.

*Doctoral students are eligible to participate only if they have submitted their final project at least 30 days prior to the last day of the winter semester.

• Undergraduate Application for Graduation Form
  
• Undergraduate Certificate Application

Graduate School: Application for Graduation Form

1. Fill out the Application Form.
2. Pay the Graduation Fee online or at Student Accounts (Room 2005).
   $100.00 if submitted before the deadline
   $110.00 if submitted after the deadline
   $125.00 for doctoral students
   Note: The Graduation Fee does not cover cap and gown, or other commencement participation costs.
3. Graduation Audit:
   Undergraduate students need to schedule an appointment with their academic advisor to discuss concerns and sign the application.
   Submit the completed Application Form to the Registrar's Office by the appropriate deadline.
   Graduate students need to submit the application to the Graduate School (Room 2107). You will receive a letter informing you of the outcome.

If you paid online, please include a copy of your receipt. Attach a copy of your plan of study from your undergraduate academic advisor.

The graduation application and fee are active for one year from the intended graduation semester. Applications one year or more beyond the originally intended semester of graduation are expired. Expired applications require a new application and fee.

1. Log-in to MyPortal
2. Click on the Students tab
3. Choose Student Accounts from the left-side navigation
4. Under MY Finances/Payments, select ONLINE PAYMENT
5. Under Available Items, click Fees
6. Choose Graduation Application or Certificate Fee (items are listed in alphabetical order), click View Details
7. Select the degree and number of certificates you'll earn
8. Choose your Year (and month) from the dropdown menu to match when you will complete your degree
9. Select the Late fee, if applicable
10. Click Add to payment
11. Complete payment as instructed

Degrees with Distinction - Academic Honors at Commencement

Academic honors are available to students receiving a bachelor degree, and are based on the students’ cumulative GPA at Madonna University. Degrees with distinction are based on the following grade point averages:

Your transcript shows your graduation date as soon as your degree has been certified. If you need earlier proof of degree, you should contact the Registrar. Diplomas will be mailed to graduates approximately 4-6 weeks after their graduation date. If you will be changing your address, please notify the Registrar's Office in writing and provide them with your new address.

Please note: The University cannot release your diploma or official copies of your transcript if you have any outstanding financial debts. It is important, and it is your responsibility, to settle financial matters before graduation. If you have any questions about your financial record, you will need to contact Student Financial Services at sfs@madonna.edu or (734) 432-5600.