Graduation

Overview

Do you have a question about a specific part of the application process? Click one of the links below to find information on parts of the graduation process.

• Grad-Ready Checklist and FAQ
• How do I apply for graduation?
• How do I check what I have left for graduation?
• I received a hold letter. What does that mean?

Application Process

There are majors that are eligible to apply to graduate online. Other majors must apply through the paper application process.

You should look to apply if you have earned 85 units or more and anticipate that you will be done with all your requirements in the next two semesters.

Staying On Track

In MySJSU, check the information listed on MyProgress as well as your Unofficial Transcript to ensure that you have answered the following questions.

Is/Are my major(s) and minor(s) (if applicable) listed correctly?

On your unofficial transcript, you should be able to see when you declared a major or minor in the past. If your current major(s)/minor(s) are not reflected on your transcript, or MyProgress, you should submit the appropriate change of major/minor form to the Registrar.

Have I planned to take any outstanding GE's or other major/minor requirements?

If you know that you fulfilled a specific GE area, but it is not reflected on MyProgress, it is important that you speak with an academic advisor in the H&A SSC. Sometimes, a transferred course may fulfill multiple GE areas, and was used in an area where another course had already statisfied the specific GE area.

You should look to ensure that MyProgress has marked every requirement listed under Core GE, SJSU Studies, American Institutions, and Physical Education as complete.

Hold Letters

You may have thought that you would finish all your requirements, but learned later on about another course you had to finish, or did not submit some paperwork. You will receive a hold letter which will outline what you will have to do to ensure that you finish all your outstanding requirements.

Frequently-Asked-Questions

• When should I apply for graduation? 

  • A : It is typically preferable to apply for graduation when you have reached the minimum threshold of 85 units. You should meet your major advisor and a GE advisor to ensure that you are eligible for graduation.

• I need to change my graduation term. How do I do that?

  • A : You will the required signatures from your major advisor and fill out the details on the graduation date change form found here [pdf].

• I've applied for graduation. Where do I find commencement information?

  • A. For information about commencement including location, dates, times, and ticket information, click here.

• I applied on paper, and took a class instead of what I listed on my major form. What do I do?

  • A. If you take a course that were not originally listed on your major/minor form when you applied for graduation, you will need to meet with your major/minor advisor to complete a Substitution Form.

    Submit your substitution form to the Registrar's window, window "R" in the Student Service Center.

• I applied online, and took a different class instead of another course that my major required. What do I do?

  • A. If you take a course instead of another requirement for your major that was approved by your major advisor, you will need to visit your major advisor to request an exception.