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Explore details on graduating from St. Ambrose and participating in commencement ceremonies
St. Ambrose University confers degrees three times per year: Winter, Spring, and Summer. The university holds commencement ceremonies in May and December each year.
Summer graduates may choose to participate in either our spring or winter commencement ceremony. Students 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. Email Registrar@sau.edu for next steps.
All coursework and final exams must be completed by the end of the day of the last day of the term. Any coursework not completed by that date will result in the degree being posted for the next term. Students should apply for graduation by the graduation deadline to ensure they are on track for graduation.
Graduating students can also schedule an optional meeting with Isabella Foral, Assistant Registrar to discuss their academic progress towards graduation.
Degree posting will begin 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.
Summer graduates will have their diplomas mailed to them on August 19, 2024. Students wishing to pick-up their diploma in-person should email Registrar@sau.edu.
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.
St. Ambrose University holds undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies in May and December of each year. Students may also apply for graduation each summer. Summer graduates are invited to walk in our December commencement ceremony.
July 1, 2024 | 4:30pm | Registrar’s Office
Students who plan to graduate for the summer 2024 term are required to apply for graduation by submitting the Graduation Application through self-service. Students who apply after July 1st might experience delays with receiving their diploma.
August 2, 2024 | 4:30pm | Student Financial Services
Graduates are to pay the $50.00 graduation fee by August 2nd. Students who pay after the deadline might experience delays in receiving their diploma. Students can make their payment through their self-service account or in-person at the Student Financial Services office. Please contact Student Financial Services with questions.
August, 9, 2024 | 4:30pm | Registrar’s Office
Students who will be graduating during the summer 2024 term will have their degree posted during the week of August 12th-August 16th. Students may request their final transcript after their degree has been posted.
August 19, 2024 | 4:30pm | Registrar’s Office
All diplomas will be mailed to students on Monday, August 19th. Students who have an account hold will need to clear their account before their diploma is released. Email Registrar@sau.edu with any changes to your mailing address, printed name on the diploma, or other updates and questions.
Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
More details will be available soon.