Applying for Graduation

Steps to Graduation

During the final semester:

1. Complete a Graduation Application by the deadlines below. Ensure all degree requirements are met. Include your correct forwarding address for diploma and graduation packet delivery.
   1. Fall Semester: October 15th
   2. Spring Semester: February 15th
   3. Summer Semester: June 15th
   4. Graduation Application
2. Order Graduation Regalia if not done while applying for graduation. Deadline is the same as the Graduation Application deadline.
   1. Order Graduation Regalia
3. Submit official Academic Transcripts from any other schools attended.
4. Submit all Advanced Standing Credit no later than the second Friday of the graduation semester.
5. Apply for grade changes or academic forgiveness prior to graduation.
6. Complete an Exit Interview with your Academic Department.
7. Complete Loan Exit Counseling with Financial Aid.
   1. Direct Loan Exit Counseling
8. Ensure all Bursar account charges are paid in full.

Additional Information:

Graduates may order graduation announcements or class rings. Contact the Campus

Bookstore for details.

 

Diploma Information

• Diplomas are mailed approximately 6-8 weeks after graduation.
• Clear all Bursar and Financial Aid holds before diploma release.
• Diplomas/graduate packets are sent to the forwarding address on your graduation application. Notify the Registrar’s Office of any address changes.

Reorder a Diploma

Contact the Registrar’s Office. Replacement diplomas cost $30, payable before ordering.

 

Transcript Information

• OSUIT offers electronic transcripts via the Parchment Send service.
• Ensure no transcript holds exist before requesting an official transcript. View holds in Self Service under the "Student Tab."
• A signature or verification of identity is required to process transcript requests; email and phone requests are not accepted.
• Electronic delivery of transcripts is available via our expedited eTranscript option.
• Obtain official transcripts in person at the Office of the Registrar (The Grady Clack Center) with a valid photo ID at no charge.