Graduation Clearance
Graduation Clearance
About Graduation Clearance
Filing Periods/Deadline Dates
Summer II Graduation Term – May 15 to June 15, if the student expects to complete all degree requirements by the end of the Summer I or II Sessions. Upon approval of graduation, transcripts and diplomas will have a degree awarded date of August 15, and diplomas will be available by October 15.
Summer III Graduation Term – May 15 to July 31, if the student expects to complete all degree requirements by the end of Summer III. Upon approval of graduation, transcripts and diplomas will have a degree awarded date of August 31, and diplomas will be available by October 15.
Fall Graduation Term – August 1 to October 29, if the student expects to complete all degree requirements by the end of the Fall semester. Upon approval of graduation, transcripts and diplomas will have a degree awarded date of January 31, and diplomas will be available by March 15.
Spring Graduation Term – November 1 to January 15, if the student expects to complete all degree requirements by the end of the spring semester. Upon approval of graduation, transcripts and diplomas will have a degree awarded date corresponding to the date of the Commencement Ceremony, and diplomas will be available by August 15.
NOTE: "Certification Only" Students file an application for certification with the Center for Teacher Preparation and Partnerships Office in P-203.
** A $100.00 per application non-refundable Graduation Clearance Fee will be charged to all students upon filing for graduation clearance. Your diploma will NOT be released if the Graduation fee is due or if a balance is due to New Jersey City University.