Applying for Graduation

When to submit: Students are encouraged to apply for graduation once they have successfully completed and received a pass status on their second milestone. 

Applicant Information:

Name on Diploma - The student’s name on their diploma or certificate must match the legal last name APUS has on file. Students may spell out their middle name, as well as add generational suffixes (Sr, Jr, etc.). No prefixes, ranks, or titles will be placed on the diploma.

In order to allow a different legal name on their diploma, students must contact the Record Updates Department at [email protected] for assistance with updating their name on file. Once updated, the student may then proceed with applying for graduation, or contact the Graduations Office at [email protected] to update their name if an application has already been submitted. All changes must be made before the student’s conferral or certificate award date.

Application Deadlines for Degree Conferral

A student's Graduation Application must be requested at least 60 days before their projected conferral date. Students should select a projected conferral date that is at least 9 calendar days after their last course end date. The instructor's 8-day grading period should be considered when selecting a projected conferral date. An instructor has 8 days to post a student's final grade after their course ends. Instructors are not able to post a final grade for their courses before the course end date.

Students should follow the due dates below for graduation application deadlines: