Apply for Graduation

All students must apply for graduation. The application must be submitted at the beginning of the term in which you plan to complete your degree requirements. This application is required, regardless of whether or not you plan on participating in the graduation commencement ceremony. Conferral of a degree cannot occur if an application is not received. The graduation application begins the academic certification and degree conferral process.

Students who have applied for graduation by the established deadline and have successfully completed all academic requirements are eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony. Students who do not apply for graduation by the deadline forfeit their inclusion in the commencement ceremony and program.

How to Apply for Graduation

The Application for Graduation is located on the goStockton Portal on the Student Services Tab in the Registration Tools box. The link is located in Registration Tools. The graduation fee is used to cover the cost of commencement regalia, diplomas and covers, the yearbook, the commencement reception, and other graduation-related expenses. The $175 fee will be charged to your account within 10-15 business days. The fee for late applications after the deadline is $225. Please obtain, complete and submit your application by the application deadlines:

Fall - October 1
Spring - February 1
Summer - June 15 

If you are unsure about your graduation status, review your degree audit or seek advising from your preceptor or the Center for Academic Advising. If your graduation application is denied, you will need to reapply at the beginning of the term in which you plan to complete your degree requirements. 

Attend Grad Finale

Grad Finale has concluded.

Graduates who would like to participate in Commencement and have not picked up their cap, gown, and guest tickets should complete the Regalia Request Form 2023. An email will be sent from commencement@stockton.edu once your regalia and 8 guest tickets are ready for pick up. Please note this may take 10 business days. Do not attempt to pick up regalia prior to receiving that email. It will not be available. 

Attend Graduate Toast

Graduate Toast

Spring 2023 Graduates
Friday, April 21, 2023
Doors open at 3:45pm
 Campus Center Event Room
 Come out and celebrate your accomplishment with fellow graduates, faculty, and staff!
This event is intended for Spring 2023 Graduates only.

The Office of Student Development has been working to create a week of fun activities to celebrate your graduation known as Grad Send-Off. Most events are open to only student graduates from Summer 22, Fall 22, & Spring 23 semesters, while Commencement Eve Bash is open to student graduates and their families/guests. Tickets go on sale at Campus Center Info Desk starting 10 AM on Thursday, April 6th until sold out. Tickets are limited, so be sure to purchase your tickets at your earliest convenience.

stockton.edu/commencement/send-off

Attend Commencement

Commencement Ceremonies happen once a year in May. Graduates from the previous Summer, Fall, and Spring semesters are invited to participate.

stockton.edu/commencement