The End of the Road : Graduation
What is commencement?
Commencement is a ceremony. It is an opportunity for you, your family, friends, and the PSU community to celebrate your accomplishment. Portland State holds 2 commencement ceremonies each year, at the end of the Spring and Summer terms. Commencement should not be confused with graduation, a term that refers to the actual fulfillment of degree requirements and credits resulting in a diploma being processed.
How do you determine if you are eligible for commencement?
If you are graduating in the Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer of that academic year you may participate in the Spring graduation ceremony. If you are graduating in the summer of that academic year, you are also eligible to participate in the summer commencement ceremony.
For more information, please contact the Commencement Office at commencement@pdx.edu or (503) 725-4422
Applying for a degree (Baccalaureate Degree and Undergraduate Certificates)
Undergraduate students must apply for a degree or certificate two quarters prior to their expected date of completion using the Application for Undergraduate Degree form. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic adviser prior to submitting the degree application. The degree application fee is $20 and is nonrefundable. Submit completed forms to the Degree Requirements office.
As part of the degree application process, full-time baccalaureate candidates will receive a Degree Audit prior to their final term of classes. Part-time students may request a Degree Audit prior to degree application upon completion of 150 credits. Postbaccalaureate students may request a Degree Audit prior to degree application upon completion of 15 credits at PSU.
Undergraduate Degree Application Deadlines
Spring 2008 graduation - Jan. 11, 2008
Summer 2008 graduation - Apr. 4, 2008
Fall 2008 graduation - June 27, 2008
Winter 2009 graduation - October 3, 2008
Spring 2009 graduation - January 9, 2009
Summer 2009 graduation - April 3, 2009
Fall 2009 graduation - June 26, 2009
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