While you may have completed all program requirements, graduation (and receiving a diploma) is not automatic. To graduate, students should complete the following:
Steps to Graduating…
- Review your Program Evaluation with your advisor to ensure program requirements are met by the conferral date.
- Submit request for adjustments or change of major/minor forms to the Registrar prior to the conferral date.
- Ensure all degree requirements, including internships, counseling hours, comprehensive exams are complete and are received by the Registrar prior to the conferral date.
- Apply for degree conferral by the deadlines indicated below.
Deadlines to submit application for degree conferral
Session You're
Completing Degree |
Conferral Date |
Earliest Submission Date |
Fall Session I - 2012 |
10/31/2012 |
09/04/2012 |
Fall Session II - 2012 |
12/31/2012 |
11/01/2013 |
Spring Session I - 2013 |
03/15/2013 |
01/07/2013 |
Spring Session II - 2013 |
04/30/2013 |
03/18/2013 |
SSummer Session - 2013 |
06/30/2013 |
05/06/2013 |
Summer Session II - 2013 |
08/31/2013 |
07/01/2013 |
Commencement Ceremonies
For information regarding commencement ceremonies, visit the Commencement Web site.
Transition from Chapman University to Brandman University
Chapman University College is now Brandman University. Brandman University is part of the Chapman University System. During this transition, the following applies:
- Students whose designated catalog year is 2009-2010 or prior may choose either a Brandman University or Chapman University degree and diploma.
- All students earning a Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, or Master of Public Administration regardless of designated catalog year will be granted a Brandman University degree and diploma.
- All Brandman University diplomas will state that Brandman University is part of the Chapman University System.
- Students whose designated catalog year is 2010-2011 or later will receive a Brandman University degree and diploma.