Graduation Process

You're nearing the finish line. Ready to get your degree?

To graduate from California Lutheran University means you've earned completed all degree requirements and earned your degree. Academic Services will post the degree to your academic record, which is the official statement from Cal Lutheran that you have graduated.

Once you have applied for your degree you may be able to participate in the commencement ceremony.  If you do participate in the commencement ceremony, this is not a guarantee that you have met your degree requirements for your degree to be posted. 

Commencement ceremonies are held once per academic year in May. Eligible participants include those who graduated in November, December and February/March, and those who intend to complete degree requirements by August of the current academic year. Information regarding eligibility can be found at the official commencement website.

 

Apply to Graduate

To start the graduation process, you must inform the University of your intent to graduate in a specific term by submitting an online Degree Application and submitting your graduation fee.

How to Submit Your Degree Application & Fee

If you are in a credential program, you do not need to submit a Degree Application.

  1. Login to MyCLU and go to the Student Planning module
  2. Select Graduation Overview
  3. Select your Program of Study (please confirm that your major and degree are accurate; if you are earning a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts, you will need to submit an application for both programs)
  4. Select your Expected Graduation Term (the term/semester when you will be completing your final degree requirements)
  5. Verify the accuracy of your Diploma Name and Diploma Mailing Address and make any necessary edits (you may request an official address change at any time)
  6. Click the button to Submit Your Application
  7. Check your Cal Lutheran email account for next steps, including instructions for paying your graduation fee
  8. Allow up to 24-hours for your application to be available for payment in the graduation fee payment portal, to ensure the correct fee is shown.

If you are Veteran student, receiving benefits reach out to veterans@CalLutheran.edu to see if your gradution fee is covered.

 

review your degree requirements

Check your progress to confirm you are on track for completing your degree requirements. Got questions about your requirements? Contact your Advisor or Counselor. 

Important Notes

  • Submission of an application does not confirm eligibility for graduation. All students submitting a degree application will have their eligibility for graduation verified to confirm completion of all degree requirements.
  • If you change your major or specialization/emphasis after you apply, you may need to re-submit your application.

Need to change your application information?

If you have already submitted your Degree Application and need to update your information, fill out this Graduation Application Update Request Form.

 

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