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 2013 graduation - April 12, 2013
Fall 2013 graduation - July 5, 2013
Winter 2014 graduation - October 11, 2014
Spring 2014 graduation - January 17, 2014
Summer 2014 graduation - April 11, 2014
Fall 2014 graduation - July 3, 2014

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 2012 graduation - June 29, 2012
Fall 2012 graduation - September 28, 2012
Winter 2013 graduation - January 11, 2013
Spring 2013 graduation - April 5, 2013
Summer 2013 graduation - June 28, 2013
Fall 2013 graduation - October 4, 2013

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