You are required to notify the University of your intended graduation term to ensure that all requirements have been met.
Undergraduate Students
Contact the Registrar's Office at degreeoffice@colostate.edu or (970) 491-7159 prior to your graduation term and confirm your plans to complete your degree. By the first week of your graduation term, a graduation contract outlining all remaining requirements will be completed by your advisor.
Graduate Students
You must complete an Application for Graduation (GS Form 25) and submit it to the Graduate School by the deadline associated with your graduation term. Students who applied to graduate in a previous term, and did not graduate, are required to file a Reapplication for Graduation and register for Continuous Registration.
Further information about graduation deadline dates and forms is available at the Graduate School.
Commencement Ceremonies
All online students are invited to participate in on-campus commencement ceremonies in Fort Collins, CO. You will also receive an invitation to attend the CSU Online Graduation Brunch. The brunch is held every fall and spring semester on the Friday of graduation weekend. Students who intend to graduate during the summer semester are invited to attend the spring commencement ceremonies held prior to the summer semester.
Learn more about graduation ceremonies on the commencement website.