Information for Degree Candidates
Degree Posting
• Expect official degree verification approximately 8-10 weeks after semester grades post.
• All final, official transcripts from other colleges or universities, test scores, and any approved
substitutions/petitions must be on file with Enrollment Management for your degree to post.
Official Transcripts
• Transcripts are the official verification of degrees earned.
• Request official transcripts by visiting https://www.csuci.edu/records-registration/official-transcript.htm.
Diplomas
• Diplomas are ordered following verification of degree. Expect delivery approximately 2-4 weeks after
degree posts.
• Diplomas are sent to the mailing address on record with CSU Channel Islands. Please check CI Records to
verify that your mailing address is up-to-date by the end of your last term.
• Diplomas will not be released if there is a hold on your record. Please check CI Records for any holds.
Requirements Not Completed
• Undergraduates should run their CI Academic Requirements Report (CARR) in their CI Records account to
confirm that all General Education, University, and Major/Minor requirements are complete or in
progress.
• If all degree requirements are not completed by the anticipated graduation term listed, or if you complete
the requirements earlier, you must re-file your application for the appropriate term.
• Registration in the term following the anticipated term of graduation is not permitted.
• Per Education Code 89708, students may not complete remaining coursework through self-supporting
special sessions such as CSU Channel Islands' Extended University.
Commencement
• Commencement is held annually at the end of the spring semester. Students who have completed degree
or credential requirements in the previous summer or fall terms are eligible to participate along with
those who plan to complete their work in the spring or subsequent summer and have filed an Application
for Degree and Diploma.
• Candidates for graduation will be listed in the Commencement program unless a Request to Withhold
Directory Information is on file with Enrollment Management.
• Please visit the Commencement website at www.csuci.edu/commencement/index.htm for details on the
ceremony and how to RSVP if you plan to attend.
Questions?
• If you have questions about your CI Academic Requirements Report (CARR) please visit our website at
www.csuci.edu/records-registration/carr.htm.