How many credit hours should be completed before I apply?
Certificate Program – 6 or more credits Associate Degree – 40 credits
Bachelor Degree – 75 credits Graduate Degree - 18 credits
What is the deadline to apply and when is my ceremony?
Participate in Commencement
Spring Ceremony (May) – Current Year
July (Attending Commencement)
Spring Ceremony (May) – Current Year
July (Not Attending Commencement)
Fall Ceremony (December) – Current Year
Note: Late applications will be accepted for 2 weeks after the deadline with an extra $30 late fee.
In order to accommodate all graduates and guests at the graduation ceremonies, a graduate is only allowed to attend the
ceremony that corresponds with their graduating semester.
When is Commencement?
Please visit ltu.edu/commencement for the latest information.
What does the graduation application fee cover?
The cost of the diploma and postage
Degree processing
Degree audit and verification from each department and the Registrar’s Office.
This fee is non-refundable and due at the time you submit your application.
The graduation fee does not cover the cost of the cap, gown and tassel.
Graduation Applications remain active for one academic year (three semesters). If you do not graduate within this allotted
time your application will be removed and you will have to re-apply and pay.
What can I expect after I apply?
Your academic department will be notified that you have applied for graduation and complete a degree audit.
After your final semester, your academic department will review your course history and formally notify Enrollment
Services whether you have completed your graduation requirements.
Enrollment Services conducts a final audit of University requirements and awards degrees.
When will my diploma be mailed?
Diplomas will be available for pick up at the One Stop Center approximately one month after the traditional semester ends.
Please continue to monitor your LTU email for the pick-up dates. Diplomas which are not retrieved during the pick-up dates
will be mailed to your permanent home address as listed in BannerWeb. If your address will be different after graduation,
please be sure to update your information on BannerWeb before the end of your final semester.
Doctoral diplomas are printed with the assistance of an outside company, therefore delays are possible due to shipping.
Important financial aid information:
Federal loan borrowers: Federal regulations state that all borrowers are required to complete Exit Counseling. We
encourage you to do so in a timely manner following graduation so you understand the rights and responsibilities of
borrowing from the federal loan programs, repayment options to consider, and when repayment will begin.
Federal Perkins Loan borrowers: You will be notified by University Accounting Services (UAS) with instructions for completing
Federal Perkins Exit Counseling.
Graduation is the final step in seeking a degree. If you are considering taking courses after graduation and require financial aid
assistance, you must be admitted to a new degree program. Federal aid is for degree seeking students; Certificate programs
and guest students are not eligible for financial aid. We strongly encourage you to contact Enrollment Services
(Enrollmentservices@ltu.edu) for information about financial aid that may be available to you in a new degree program.