Deadlines

Expand the appropriate section to view important deadlines and specific dates and details regarding your graduation, commencement and diploma.

All times are CST.

Spring 2024

Ceremony dates: May 10 and 11, 2024

Apply on time Sept. 15 to Nov. 15

The conferral date for all spring 2024 graduates is May 11, 2024. This may differ from the student's commencement ceremony date. For more information view key terms to know.

DATES	DETAILS
May 10 & 11	Commencement ceremonies
May 22	"Hold for Degree" transcripts for spring 2024 graduates begin being processed.
June 1	Last day to email graduation@sfasu.edu regarding any diploma mailing address changes. Include your name and campus ID number.
June 11	Final deadline for all outstanding items for spring 2024 graduation to be resolved (transferred courses, withheld grades, etc.)
June 18	Diploma pickup information: Graduates received an email via their mySFA account confirming diploma pickup dates, times and location.
June 24	Diploma pickup days begin Diplomas for spring 2024 graduates will be available for pick up 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Office of the Registrar, located on the second floor of the Rusk Building.
July 8-12	Remaining diplomas will be mailed.
July 15	Diploma tracking numbers will be available. If you have not received your diploma by this date, email graduation@sfasu.edu to request a tracking number. Include your campus ID number.

Summer 2024

Ceremony date: Aug. 10, 2024

Apply on time Jan. 2 to March 2

The conferral date for all summer 2024 graduates is Aug. 10, 2024. For more information view key terms to know.

DATES	DETAILS
Order Now	Purchase your commencement regalia! View details about purchasing your regalia.
June 2- Aug. 9 5 p.m.	Apply late via email The deadline for all items is 5 p.m. on the final listed day. Last chance to participate in commencement. • June 2 to 5 p.m. July 26: Dean's approval required. Last chance to apply for summer 2024 graduation. • 5:01 p.m. July 26 to Aug. 9: Provost's approval required. Not permitted to participate in commencement ceremony. Late graduation fee: • Five-year BBA/MPAC candidates: $200 • All other candidates for graduation: $100
June 16	Confirm graduation details The Confirm Graduation Details link in mySFA becomes available for a limited time.
June 21	Candidates applying after this date may not appear in the ceremony program and should expect to be seated last in the ceremony lineup.
June 30 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.
July 8 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).
July 29- Aug. 2	Candidates who reserved commencement ceremony tickets for their guests will receive the tickets via their mySFA email.
Aug. 10 10 a.m.	Commencement ceremony
Sept. 1	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 2024 graduates begin being processed.
Sept. 10	Final deadline for all outstanding items for summer 2024 graduation to be resolved (transferred courses, withheld grades, etc.)
Date TBA	Diploma pickup days Diplomas for summer 2024 graduates will be available for pick up 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Office of the Registrar, located on the second floor of the Rusk Building. One week prior, graduates will receive an email via their mySFA account confirming diploma pickup dates, times and location.
Oct. 7	Remaining diplomas will be mailed.
Date TBA	Diploma tracking numbers will be available. If you have not received your diploma by this date, email graduation@sfasu.edu to request a tracking number. Include your campus ID number.

Fall 2024

Ceremony dates: Dec. 13 and 14, 2024

Apply on time April 1 to June 1

The conferral date for all fall 2024 graduates is Dec. 14, 2024. For more information view key terms to know.

DATES	DETAILS
April 1 - June 1	Apply on time via mySFA* Notice: You may need to wait until May 20 to be eligible to apply. Learn more about eligibility for fall graduation. Graduation fee: • Five-year BBA/MPAC candidates: $100 • All other candidates for graduation: $50 ^*MSW advanced-track graduates and students with special instruction only: Apply on time via email.
June 2 - Nov. 15	Apply late via mySFA* Late graduation fee: • Five-year BBA/MPAC candidates: $200 • All other candidates for graduation: $100 ^*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. 25	Candidates applying after this date may not appear in the ceremony program and should expect to be seated last in the ceremony lineup.
Nov. 16 - Dec. 12 5 p.m.	Apply late via email The deadline for all items is 5 p.m. on the final listed day. Last chance to participate in commencement. • Nov. 16 to 5 p.m. Dec. 3: Dean's approval required. Last chance to apply for fall 2024 graduation. • 5:01 p.m. Dec. 3 to Dec. 12: Provost's approval required. Not permitted to participate in commencement ceremony. Late graduation fee: • Five-year BBA/MPAC candidates: $200 • All other candidates for graduation: $100
Date TBA	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	Candidates who reserved commencement ceremony tickets for their guests will receive the tickets via their mySFA email.
Dec. 13 & 14	Commencement ceremonies Ceremony times and schedule will be available on Sept. 1
Jan. 9	Last day to email graduation@sfasu.edu regarding any diploma mailing address changes. Include your name and campus ID number.
Jan. 10	"Hold for Degree" transcripts for fall 2024 graduates begin being processed.
Date TBA	Final deadline for all outstanding items for fall 2024 graduation to be resolved (transferred courses, withheld grades, etc.)
Date TBA	Diploma pickup days Diplomas for fall 2024 graduates will be available for pick up 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Office of the Registrar, located on the second floor of the Rusk Building. One week prior, graduates will receive an email via their mySFA account confirming diploma pickup dates, times and location.
Date TBA	Remaining diplomas will be mailed.
Date TBA	Diploma tracking numbers will be available. If you have not received your diploma by this date, email graduation@sfasu.edu to request a tracking number. Include your campus ID number.

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