Degree Application

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. 

• Address: Diplomas and certificates are mailed to the permanent address you have on record with UAlbany at the time of your graduation, unless you’ve designated a degree address where you’d like your diploma mailed. You may also update your permanent and degree addresses in MyUAlbany. 

• Name: The name printed on your diploma or certificate will default to the name appearing in your University records.

  • You can update your degree name to your chosen first and middle name. Learn more about using chosen names on diplomas and certificates.

  • To update your legal first name or your last name, complete and submit the Personal Identification Change Form, which requires two valid forms of identification. Learn more about updating your personal information. 

Visit the Diplomas webpage for more information.