Applying for a Degree

Baccalaureate Degrees and Undergraduate Certificates

Undergraduate students must apply for a degree or certificate two quarters prior to their expected date of completion. The Application for Undergraduate Degree (or Certificate) is available on the online Registration Forms page or from Degree Requirements in Neuberger Hall 104. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic adviser prior to submitting the degree application.

The degree application fee is $20 and is nonrefundable. Submit completed forms to the Degree Requirements office.

As part of the degree application process, full-time baccalaureate candidates will receive a Degree Audit prior to their final term of classes. Part-time students may request a Degree Audit prior to degree application upon completion of 150 credits. Postbaccalaureate students may request a Degree Audit prior to degree application upon completion of 15 credits at PSU.

Undergraduate Degree Application Deadlines

Summer 2011 graduation - April 1, 2011
Fall 2011 graduation - June 24, 2011
Winter 2012 graduation - September 30, 2011
Spring 2012 graduation - January 13, 2012
Summer 2012 graduation - April 6, 2012
Fall 2012 graduation - June 29, 2012

Advanced Degrees and Graduate Certificates

Master's, doctoral and graduate certificate program students must apply for a degree one quarter prior to their expected date of graduation. The Application for Awarding of Master's or Doctoral Degree is available on the Graduate Studies Forms page or at the Office of Graduate Studies. Graduate Certificate students must submit the Application for Awarding of Graduate Certificate, which is available online and at the Office of Graduate Studies. Advanced degree and graduate certificate candidates should see their adviser and the Graduate Studies Office concerning graduation requirements and clearance.

The degree application fee for each degree and/or certificate is $20 and is nonrefundable. Submit completed forms to the Office of Graduate Studies.

Graduate Degree Application Deadlines

Summer 2011 graduation - June 25, 2011
Fall 2011 graduation - September 30, 2011
Winter 2012 graduation - January 13, 2012
Spring 2012 graduation - April 6, 2012

For more information about Degree Applications, visit the Degree Requirements office in Neuberger Hall 104 or call 503.725.3438.