Application for Award of Graduate Degree

Must be completed online by the posted deadline Paper forms are no longer accepted by GAPE

• Due date for May graduation: February 1
• Due date for August graduation: March 1
• Due date for December graduation: September 1

You must apply to graduate with GAPE for graduation after your candidacy has been approved.

First-time Applicants:

Eligible students can apply for graduation through self-service within their MySJSU account. Approximately two weeks after students have been approved for advancement to candidacy by the GAPE office, they will be sent a MySJSU message prompting them to apply for graduation.

Steps to Apply: Go to your MySJSU Account.

1. Click on MyAcademics in your Student Center > 2. Click on Apply for Graduation on MyAcademics page >  3. Click on Apply for Graduation on the Submit an Application for Graduation page > 4. Select the Term you plan to graduate from the drop-down menu for the Expected Graduation Term. (Example: Select “May 2024″ for Spring graduation). Then Click “Continue.” > 5. Click “Submit Application” on the Verify Graduation Data page. Once you click submit you have officially applied to graduate.

Make sure to update your Mailing Address to ensure you receive your diploma at the correct address.

GAPE runs the MySJSU query to activate your MySJSU graduation link only every two weeks. If you have received the prompt to complete this process, but do not have the link yet, know that it should appear within two weeks, and your application will be accepted late. Please contact GAPE if you have follow up questions.

MS Informatics Students: Typically GAPE will not issue the link to apply for graduation until you have 15 units of graded classes. If you have not received a link to apply for graduation two weeks after the service indicator showing your Candidacy is approved has appeared in your MySJSU account, contact GAPE for instructions on when and how to apply for graduation with their office.

Once you have applied you can check your application status in your account.

Check your Application Status in your MySJSU Account by Following these steps:
Student Center > My Academics > View My Graduation Status > Current Academic Objective > Expected Grad Term and Graduation Status to see your Expected Graduation Term and Graduation Status.

Important: If you have previously applied for graduation and need to change your graduation date, see these instructions.