Application for Graduation

Students expecting to graduate must complete a graduation application by the published deadline on the Graduation Deadlines webpage. An application is required for degree conferral; the application can be found in RUACCESS.  There is a $100.00 late fee applied for applications received after the published deadline; there are no exceptions. Participating in the commencement ceremony is optional and separate from the graduation application and the conferral of a degree.

Commencement Participation

Roosevelt University holds commencement in May. Students may participate in the commencement ceremony if, based on their current academic record they will have no more than six (6) credits remaining to complete their degree requirements and are registered to complete the requirement in a subsequent term.

Participation in the commencement ceremony does not constitute conferral of a degree. All degree requirements must be successfully completed, and degree conferral is subject to final review and approval by the University.

Students seeking to participate in a commencement ceremony outside of their intended graduation term must submit a Ceremony Participation Request Form to Graduation Services. Approval is subject to space availability and institutional review and is not guaranteed. Final determination of eligibility and participation rests with the University. For additional information, students should contact Graduation Services.  

Graduation Fiscal Policy

Students who wish to participate in commencement must be in good fiscal standing with the University in order to participate in the ceremony or receive tickets for guests. Review the university’s Graduation Fiscal Policy for more information.