Graduation

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This webpage is packed with all things graduation and commencement. Reach out to graduation@csmd.edu with any questions.

First Things First: Apply to Graduate

Congratulations! You’ve reached a noteworthy academic milestone that deserves to be celebrated.

To graduate in Winter 2023, you must apply by November 15 to participate in the ceremony or by December 15 to receive your diploma by mail.

Apply to Graduate

Important Dates

	Winter 2023	Spring 2023	Summer 2023
Ceremony Date	Jan. 13, 2023 Fine Arts (FA) Building 10 a.m., School of Liberal Arts 1 p.m., School of Health Sciences 4 p.m., School of Professional and Technical Studies	May 12, 2023 Physical Education (PE) Building 10 a.m., School of Liberal Arts 1 p.m., School of Professional and Technical Studies 4 p.m., School of Health Sciences	No ceremony (Students may request to walk in the Winter ceremony)
Deadline to Apply to Participate in the Ceremony	Nov. 15, 2022	March 15, 2023	--
Deadline to Apply to Receive Diploma but Not Participate in the Ceremony	Dec. 15, 2022	Apr. 15, 2023	Aug. 1, 2023
Conferral Date	Feb. 1, 2023	June 1, 2023	Aug. 31, 2023
Diplomas Arrive	Late February	Late June	Late September

Frequently Asked Questions

Don’t I just graduate automatically when I have finished my requirements?

No. To graduate from CSM, you need to apply online through Online Services or meet with an academic advisor.

What are the qualifications for graduation?

To qualify as a candidate for a degree or certificate, students must complete all courses required in the curriculum. Unless required courses have been officially waived, all students must meet the course requirements of their program to graduate.

To graduate, students must pass all courses required in their curriculum and must have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 for all work at the college. AAT students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and a copy of their PRAXIS scores must be on file with CSM.

When should I apply to graduate?

Students should apply for graduation when they are in their last semester of classes. Please refer to the Important Dates for deadlines. All associate, certificate, and LOR candidates are eligible for graduation. LOR (Letters of Recognition) recipients do not participate in the ceremony.

Do I have to pay a fee to graduate?

There is no fee to apply to graduate or attend the ceremony. The only fee involved will be the purchase of a cap and gown from the Bookstore.

What requirements do I need to graduate with Honors?

There are three levels of honors awarded at the completion of degrees or certificates.

Highest honors – a cumulative grade point average of 3.9 to 4.
High honors – a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 to 3.89
Honors – a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 to 3.74

Students must have earned at least one-half of their degree or certificate credits at CSM in order to be eligible for honors. The honors designation is recorded on the transcript and eligible students will be given an honor cord to wear at the ceremony.

I am a member of PTK. How do I get my regalia?

If you are a PTK member, you are eligible to purchase any or all of the following to wear at graduation: Honors stole, Gold Honors Tassel, or Double Honors Cord. If you choose to do so, these items must be ordered directly from PTK International Headquarters. Please visit their website at www.ptk.org

For additional information regarding PTK, please contact Mike Green at 301-934-7598 or email mikeg@csmd.edu.

What happens if I do not successfully complete all the credits I need for my degree after I apply to graduate?

You will be notified after the ceremony that you did not satisfy your requirements and you may apply again as soon as you register for your remaining classes.

Do I have to participate in the ceremony in order to receive my diploma?

No. While we encourage you to participate in this event, you do not have to participate in order to receive your diploma. In fact, all diplomas are mailed within four weeks of the actual ceremony.

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