Important Dates

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Apply for Graduation

All students must apply for graduation. The application must be submitted at the beginning of the term in which you plan to complete your degree requirements. This application is required, regardless of whether or not you plan on participating in the graduation commencement ceremony. Conferral of a degree cannot occur if an application is not received. The graduation application begins the academic certification and degree conferral process.

Students who have applied for graduation by the established deadline and have successfully completed all academic requirements are eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony. Students who do not apply for graduation by the deadline forfeit their inclusion in the commencement ceremony and program.

How to Apply for Graduation

The Application for Graduation is located on the goStockton Portal on the Student Services Tab in the Registration Tools box. The link is located in Registration Tools. The graduation fee is used to cover the cost of commencement regalia, diplomas and covers, the yearbook, the commencement reception, and other graduation-related expenses. The $200 fee will be charged to your account within 10-15 business days. The fee for late applications after the deadline is $250.

If you are unsure about your graduation status, review your degree audit or seek advising from your preceptor or the . If your graduation application is denied, you will need to reapply at the beginning of the term in which you plan to complete your degree requirements. 

Baccalaurreate and Masters Regalia:

Baccalaurreate and Masters graduates can pre-order regalia by visiting . Pre-ordered regalia will be available for pick up at Grad Finale. Regalia will not be available before that time.

Doctoral Regalia:

Doctoral gradautes will recieve an email outlining their regalia order options.

Attend Grad Finale

Save the Date!

Grad Finale

 April 21 & 22, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Campus Center Event Room

Receive your cap, gown, guest tickets, and more!

Jostens will be on campus for regalia orders for two days only. Graduates participating in Commencement must attend or send someone with their height and z-number.

Graduates with Federal Direct Loans must complete EXIT counseling; contact Financial Aid at 609-652-4203 if unsure.

For immunization compliance, check your email and contact Student Health Services at 609-652-4701 or wellctr@stockton.edu.

Attend Graduate Toast

Graduate Toast
Summer and Fall 2024 Graduates
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Doors open at 4:30pm
Campus Center Event Room

Graduate Toast
Spring 2025 Graduates
Friday, May 2, 2025
Doors open at 3:45pm
Campus Center Event Room

Come out and celebrate your great accomplishment with fellow graduates, faculty, and staff!

Attend Commencement

Commencement Ceremonies happen once a year in May. Graduates from the previous Summer, Fall, and Spring semesters are invited to participate.