Application to Graduate

To submit your formal notification of intent to graduate, complete the Graduation Overview in Colleague Self-Service and declare your intent to the Registrar by:

• Summer: August 1
• Fall: December 1
• Spring: February 1

This application initiates the graduation process and includes a review of your records. You will be notified of any discrepancy.

Please be advised that a mandatory graduation fee of $175* will be charged upon acceptance of your Petition of Graduation, even if you do not participate in Commencement activities. This fee defrays the cost of diplomas, diploma cases, mailings, and activities, and includes academic regalia (cap and gown). All financial accounts must be settled in full, including the graduation fee, before diplomas and final transcripts are issued. Please make payment as a tuition payment.

Review payment options and pay the graduation fee as a tuition payment.

After submitting your application to graduate, you’ll receive an email confirmation with further details. Additional information will also be sent to your Rivier University email as it becomes available, so please check regularly for updates.

Feel free to contact the Office of the Registrar with any questions.

*Graduation fee does not cover the cost of doctoral regalia.