Conferring Degrees and Diploma Information

Congratulations on your recent graduation! Below you will find the timeline and details about the conferring of degrees process and diploma information.

Conferring of Degrees Process

St. Ambrose University confers degrees three times per year: Winter, Spring, and Summer. These dates can be found on the University’s Academic Calendar.

All coursework and final exams must be completed by the end of the day of the commencement ceremony or by the summer conferring date. Any classwork not completed by those dates will result in the degree being posted for next term.

To ensure you are on track for graduation, students can request a graduation audit by contacting Assistant Registrar, Isabella Foral.

Degree Posting

Newly awarded degrees will be posted starting the week after the commencement ceremony. Delays in posting a degree includes: failure to send final transcripts for transferring course work or failure to submit final assignments to instructors. Once your degree has been posted, graduates can request their SAU transcript for free.

Diploma Release Information

Spring 2024 graduates may pick up their diplomas in the Registrar’s office from June 10th-14th. To pick up your diploma in-person, please email Registrar@sau.edu with your student ID number and your intent to pick up your diploma. Please bring a photo ID at pickup.

Diplomas that were not picked up will be sent to the campus post office on June 17th. Students who have an account hold will not be sent their diplomas. Email Registrar@sau.edu with any changes to your mailing address, printed name on the diploma, requests for early mailing, or other updates and questions.

If you decide to order another copy of your diploma at a later time a replacement fee of $35.00 will be required. Email Registrar@sau.edu with your request to order a diploma.

Graduation FAQ

Q: I’m graduating in the summer term but would like to participate in the spring ceremony, is that okay?
A: Yes, an undergraduate student can participate in the spring commencement if they have no more than 6 credit hours pending prior to the graduation application deadline. Proof of summer registration of the final requirements will be required. Contact Registrar@sau.edu for next steps.

Q: I'm taking my final course at another school. When do I need to get my transcript in so I can graduate on time?
A: Final transcripts are due one month before the commencement ceremony. Your degree cannot be awarded until your transcript from the other school has been received.

Q: If I take a Winter Session course, can I have my degree posted with the December class?
A: No, all degree requirements for a December graduation must be completed by the graduation date. Students who complete their degree requirements during the winterim term will have their degrees posted during the spring commencement.

Q: If I take a Summer Session course, can I still graduate in the May class?
A: No, all degree requirements for a May graduation must be completed by the graduation date. Students who complete their degree requirements during the summer term will have their degrees posted during the summer conferring date.