Applying to graduate
All students, undergraduate and graduate, must apply to graduate in order to receive their degree. Applying on time will avoid possible graduation problems and ensure your name is printed in the commencement program.
Apply online on the Student Records tab in myOswego:
Sign in to myOswego (http://www.oswego.edu/myoswego.html)
Click on the "Student Records" tab
Click on "Apply for Graduation"
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Commencement / graduation ceremony information (caps and gowns, tickets, seating, etc.)
December 2024 graduation: Dec. 14, 2024
December Commencement ceremonies - TBA
May 2025 graduation: May 17, 2025
May Commencement ceremonies - TBA
Do not apply for May graduation if you have coursework to complete during the summer; apply for August.
August graduation: No separate ceremony
Students who file for August graduation are automatically included in and invited to participate in the May ceremony.
Undergraduate students
Undergraduate students must meet with their advisor for each of their major(s) and minor(s) to complete a Senior Check Form. The Senior Check Form is mandatory for graduation. After applying to graduate, Senior Check Forms can be accessed directly from Degree Works.
If needed, undergraduate students can request changes to their majors/minors via the "Request Declaration/Change of Major/Minor" link on the Student Records tab in myOswego.
December 2024 graduation:
Dates to apply online: Jan. 1, 2024 to April 1, 2024
Deadline to return Senior Check Forms: May 1, 2024
May 2025 graduation:
Dates to apply online: April 1, 2024 to Oct. 1, 2024
Deadline to return Senior Check Forms: Dec. 1, 2024
August 2025 graduation:
Dates to apply online: April 1, 2024 to Feb 1, 2025
Deadline to return Senior Check Forms: April 1, 2025
Please note: Students who miss the deadline or cannot apply online should email the Registrar's Office at registrar@oswego.edu via their Oswego email and include their name and student ID.
Graduate students
December 2024 graduation:
Dates to apply online: April 1, 2024 to Oct. 1, 2024
May 2025 graduation:
Dates to apply online: April 1, 2024 to February 15, 2025
August 2025 graduation:
Dates to apply online: April 1, 2024 to February 15, 2025
Please note: Students who miss the deadline or cannot apply online should email the Registrar's Office at registrar@oswego.edu via their Oswego email and include their name and student ID.