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Expand the appropriate section to view important deadlines and specific dates and details regarding your graduation, commencement and diploma.
Spring 2025
Ceremony dates: May 8 - 9
Apply on time Sept. 15 to Nov. 15
The conferral date for all spring 2025 graduates is May 9, 2025. This may differ from the student's commencement ceremony date. For more information view key terms to know.
All times are CST.
| DATES | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Sept. 15 - Nov. 15 | Apply on time via mySFA* *MSW advanced-track graduates and students with special instruction only: Apply on time via email. |
| Nov. 16 - March 2 | Apply late via mySFA* *MSW advanced-track graduates and students with special instruction only: Apply late via email. |
| Order now | Purchase your commencement regalia! View details about purchasing your regalia. |
| March 23 | Confirm graduation details The Confirm Graduation Details link in mySFA becomes available for a limited time. |
| March 21 | Candidates applying after this date may not appear in the ceremony program and should expect to be seated last in the ceremony lineup. |
| April 7 11:59 p.m. | Last day to order your official SFA commencement regalia and have it shipped to your home. View details about purchasing your regalia. |
| April 7 5 p.m. No exceptions | All candidates for graduation: Last day to complete the "Confirm Graduation Details" form. Not planning to attend commencement? Be sure to let us know on your form. If you've already applied to graduate, check your student email for instructions on accessing and completing the form (sender: graduation@sfasu.edu). |
| May 5-7 | Still need a cap and gown? The Alumni Association will have regalia to purchase 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Wednesday. Visit the Tracie D. Pearman Alumni Office, near Ring Plaza. |
| May 8-9 | Commencement ceremonies View ceremony schedule and information: For Graduates | For Guests |
| May 9 | Last day to email graduation@sfasu.edu regarding any diploma mailing address changes. Include your name and campus ID number. |
| May 23 | "Hold for Degree" transcripts for spring 2025 graduates begin being processed. |
| June 10 | Final deadline for all outstanding items for spring 2025 graduation to be resolved (transferred courses, withheld grades, etc.) |
| Date TBA | Email regarding diploma delivery information will be sent to spring 2025 graduates' mySFA email. |
Summer 2025
Ceremony date: TBA
Apply on time Jan. 2 to March 2
The conferral date for all summer 2025 graduates is TBA. For more information view key terms to know.
All times are CST.
| DATES | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Jan. 2 - March 2 | Apply on time via mySFA* *MSW advanced-track graduates and students with special instruction only: Apply on time via email. |
| March 3 - June 1 | Apply late via mySFA* *MSW advanced-track graduates and students with special instruction only: Apply late via email. |
| Order Now! | Purchase your commencement regalia! View details about purchasing your regalia. |
| Date TBA | Confirm graduation details The Confirm Graduation Details link in mySFA becomes available for a limited time. |
| June 27 | Candidates applying after this date may not appear in the ceremony program and should expect to be seated last in the ceremony lineup. |
| July 13 11:59 p.m. | Last day to order your official SFA commencement regalia and have it shipped to your home. View details about purchasing your regalia. |
| Date TBA 5 p.m. No exceptions | All candidates for graduation: Last day to complete the "Confirm Graduation Details" form. Not planning to attend commencement? Be sure to let us know on your form. If you've already applied to graduate, check your student email for instructions on accessing and completing the form (sender: graduation@sfasu.edu). |
| Date TBA | Commencement ceremonies Ceremony times and schedule will be available on June 1 |
| Date TBA | Last day to email graduation@sfasu.edu regarding any diploma mailing address changes. Include your name and campus ID number. |
| Date TBA | "Hold for Degree" transcripts for summer 2025 graduates begin being processed. |
| Sept. 8 | Final deadline for all outstanding items for summer 2025 graduation to be resolved (transferred courses, withheld grades, etc.) |
| Date TBA | Email regarding diploma delivery information will be sent to summer 2025 graduates' mySFA email. |
Fall 2025
Ceremony dates: TBA
Apply on time April 1 to June 1
The conferral date for all fall 2025 graduates is TBA. This may differ from the student's commencement ceremony date. For more information view key terms to know.
All times are CST.
| DATES | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| April 1 - June 1 | Apply on time via mySFA* *MSW advanced-track graduates and students with special instruction only: Apply on time via email. |
| June 2 - Nov. 15 | Apply late via mySFA* *MSW advanced-track graduates and students with special instruction only: Apply late via email. |
| Date TBA | Purchase your commencement regalia! View details about purchasing your regalia. |
| Date TBA | Confirm graduation details The Confirm Graduation Details link in mySFA becomes available for a limited time. |
| Oct 24 | Candidates applying after this date may not appear in the ceremony program and should expect to be seated last in the ceremony lineup. |
| Date TBA 11:59 p.m. | Last day to order your official SFA commencement regalia and have it shipped to your home. View details about purchasing your regalia. |
| Date TBA 5 p.m. No exceptions | All candidates for graduation: Last day to complete the "Confirm Graduation Details" form. Not planning to attend commencement? Be sure to let us know on your form. If you've already applied to graduate, check your student email for instructions on accessing and completing the form (sender: graduation@sfasu.edu). |
| Date TBA | Commencement ceremonies View ceremony schedule and information: For Graduates | For Guests |
| Date TBA | Last day to email graduation@sfasu.edu regarding any diploma mailing address changes. Include your name and campus ID number. |
| Date TBA | "Hold for Degree" transcripts for fall 2025 graduates begin being processed. |
| Date TBA | Final deadline for all outstanding items for fall 2025 graduation to be resolved (transferred courses, withheld grades, etc.) |
| Date TBA | Email regarding diploma delivery information will be sent to fall 2025 graduates' mySFA email. |