Application for Candidacy (AC) & Graduation FAQ

When is the AC due?
You must submit the approved AC before October 1 or February 15 if you are planning to complete in December or May, respectively. If you submit the AC late, you will be assessed a $50 late fee. You will informed by mail sometime in April regarding the commencement ceremony arrangements. You can find AC forms and the accompanying Commencement Questionnaire here.

Do I have to submit a revised Study Plan with my AC?
No. The AC is your final Study Plan and supersedes the previous Study Plan(s).

Do I have to pay the graduation fee if I am not going to attend the graduation ceremony?
Yes. The graduation fee also covers the costs incurred in creating the diploma certificate. In addition, if you are submitting a thesis, you will also have to pay a binding fee and microfilming fee. The amount of each of these fees is posted on our tuition and fee structure.

When and where is graduation held?
Graduation is held once a year, typically the third week of May on the Stevens campus.

How many tickets do I get for graduation?
The Registrar's Office will provide each candidate with three tickets to give to their guests.



 
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