Information regarding 2027 Graduation Activities has been updated.
| If you completed your degree in… | You will be eligible* to participate in Commencement on… |
|---|---|
| August 2026 (Summer 2026) | May 2027 |
| December 2026 (Fall 2026) |
May 2027 |
| You must apply for graduation before… | If you will finish taking courses in… | You will be eligible* to participate in Commencement on… |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2026 |
May 2027 (Winter 2027) |
May 2027 |
| January 31, 2027 |
August 2027 (Summer 2027) |
May 2027 OR May 2028 |
This year, the May 2027 Commencement Ceremonies are as follows:
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.
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.
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:
|
Level |
Title |
GPA |
|
1HONR |
With Honors |
3.5 - 3.669 |
|
2HONR |
With High Honors |
3.7 - 3.899 |
|
3HONR |
With Highest Honors |
3.9 - 4.0 |
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.
