What is a degree application? 

UAlbany students must apply for graduation in order to receive a diploma or certificate. If you will complete all your degree or certificate requirements by the end of this semester, you must submit an online degree application

Once you have applied for graduation, you may view your graduation status online. 

When applying for graduation, please check the personal information you have on file with UAlbany to ensure it is correct. 

Visit the Diplomas webpage for more information.


Apply for Graduation

Spring 2024

Spring 2024 online degree applications open on January 2, 2024 and are due by February 16, 2024. Late degree applications may be submitted until the online degree application closes on May 8, 2024. 

Note: Graduate students must also complete the electronic submission of dissertation or thesis by May 1, 2024, if applicable.

If you need to apply for Spring 2024 graduation after May 8, 2024, please complete the Graduation Application Form - Prior Term.

Summer 2024

Summer 2024 online degree applications open on April 15, 2024 and are due by August 9, 2024. 

Note: Graduate students must also complete the electronic submission of dissertation or thesis by August 1, 2024, if applicable.

If you need to apply for Summer 2024 graduation after August 9, 2024, please complete the Graduation Application Form - Prior Term.

Fall 2024

Fall 2024 online degree applications open on August 12, 2024 and are due by December 17, 2024. 

Note: Graduate students must also complete the electronic submission of dissertation or thesis by December 1, 2024, if applicable.

If you need to apply for Fall 2024 graduation after December 17, 2024, please complete the Graduation Application Form - Prior Term.

Submitting a Degree Application for a Previous Semester

If you need to submit a degree application for a past semester or after the deadline to apply for the current semester, please complete the Graduation Application Form - Prior Term

Withdrawing a Degree Application

If you need to withdraw your degree application, please complete the Graduation Application - Withdrawal Form

Please monitor your UAlbany email inbox after submitting a degree application.

The Registrar’s Office reviews all undergraduate degree applications and notifies undergraduate students of their graduation status via email. If you are missing any degree requirements, you will receive an email asking you to review details in EAB Navigate

The Graduate School reviews all graduate degree applications. If you are missing any degree requirements, you will receive an email. Please contact the Graduate School at [email protected] with any questions regarding graduate student graduation applications.