How to Apply to Graduate
To receive your ÍõÖÐÍõÌúËãÅÌ¿ª½±½á¹û diploma, you must apply for graduation, whether or not you plan to attend a commencement ceremony. Applying online is the easiest, fastest option following the steps below.
Be sure to review the dates and deadlines in the tabbed box below as the online application opens and closes for each term on a certain date, and a PDF form must be used after the online system has closed. There is also a deadline to apply each term to avoid an additional $20 late fee, and after that late fee deadline, there also is no guarantee your name will appear in the Commencement Booklet.
It is important to understand the difference between graduation and commencement, which is the optional ceremony held in Spring and Fall terms to celebrate your graduation (Summer graduates are eligible to walk in the Fall). You must apply to graduate, however you do not have to participate in commencement. If you do plan to walk in commencement, you will receive emails about the separate online process to RSVP for a ceremony time and request the limited, required tickets for guests to attend.
Applying to Graduate
Graduation & Commencement Related Dates, Deadlines & Contacts
Fall 2024 Candidates for graduation must follow the steps to apply to graduate. Applying online is easiest: view the tutorial for how-to instructions.
- Monday, August 12, 2024: Online Graduation System Opens
- Thursday, October 3, 2024: Last day to avoid a late fee when applying for Fall Term 2024 graduation
- Friday, October 4, 2024: $20 Late Fee begins for all graduation applications
- Thursday, October 24, 2024: Last Day to submit a graduation application to have name in Commencement Program
- Sunday, To Be Determined: Last day to apply to graduate and indicate "Yes" to attending Commencement to get priority access to the online systems used to choose a Ceremony time and reserve guest tickets. View Commencement RSVP details. That page also includes details if you submit a Commencement RSVP after the November 5th priority date.
- Sunday, December 8, 2024, 11:59 PM: Online Graduation Application System Closes
- Monday, December 9, 2024: Starting on this date, all applications to graduate must be completed using the Graduation Application PDF form submitted via the Student Dropbox. All fees will be assessed to your student account within 1 to 2 business days and must be paid prior to documents being processed and/or released.
- Please note: Graduation & Late fees are nonrefundable.
Commencement: Thursday, December 12, 2024 - Ceremony Times: 11 AM & 2 PM, King Center
for the Performing Arts
Please note that attending a Commencement Ceremony is not required to graduate.
Please Note: The online graduation application system for the Spring 2025 Term will open on To Be Determined. Please wait until after this date to apply to graduate for Spring Term 2025.
Important Note: Most dates below are TBD and will be updated when available.
Spring 2025 Candidates for graduation must follow the steps to apply to graduate. Applying online is easiest: view the tutorial for how-to instructions.
- To Be Determined: Online Graduation System Opens
- Thurs, March 6, 2025: Graduation Applications Due - Last day to avoid a late fee when applying for Spring Term 2025 graduation
- Fri., March 7, 2025: $20 Late Fee begins for all graduation applications
- Sunday, To Be Determined: Last Day to submit a graduation application to have name in Commencement Program
- Monday, To Be Determined: Last day to apply to graduate and indicate "Yes" to attending Commencement, unless the ceremonies fill up sooner. The "Yes" RSVP will include priority access to the online systems used to choose a Ceremony time and reserve guest tickets. View Commencement RSVP details.
- Sun., May 11, 2025, 11:59 PM: Online Graduation Application System Closes
- Mon., May 12, 2025: Starting on this date, all applications to graduate must be the completed via the Graduation Application PDF form submitted via the Student Dropbox. All fees will be assessed within 1 to 2 business days and must be paid prior to documents being processed and/or released.
- Please note: Graduation & Late fees are nonrefundable.
Commencement: Thursday, May 15, 2025 - Ceremony Times: To Be Determined, King Center for the Performing Arts
Please note that attending a Commencement Ceremony is not required to graduate.
Summer 2025 Candidates for Graduation must follow the steps to apply to graduate. Applying online is easiest: view the tutorial for how-to instructions. There is no commencement ceremony for summer term, graduates are invited to participate in the Fall Term commencement and can indicate that plan on their application to graduate.
- To be Determined: Online Graduation System Opens
- Thursday, June 12, 2025: Early Summer Deadline - Note: All course work must be completed in the first six-week summer term to qualify for early summer graduation. Applications submitted after this deadline, will be processed for the full summer term which ends in August.
- Thursday, July 3, 2025: Last day to avoid a late fee when applying for Summer Term 2024 graduation
- Friday, July 4, 2025: Additional $20 late fee begins for all graduation applications
- Sunday, August 10, 2025, 11:59 PM: Online Graduation Application System Closes
- Monday, August 11, 2025: Starting on this date, all applications to graduate must be the completed using the Graduation Application PDF form submitted via the Student Dropbox. All fees will be assessed to your student account within 1 to 2 business days and must be paid prior to documents being processed and/or released.
- Graduation & Late fees are non-refundable.
- Fall 2025 Commencement (Option for Summer Graduates): (Date and Times are TBA) Please note that attending a Commencement Ceremony is not required to graduate.
You can discuss your program's graduation requirements with your Academic Advisor.
For questions about Graduation, including applying, requirements, or diplomas, email
the graduation office at:
graduation@easternflorida.edu
For questions about Commencement Ceremonies, including guest tickets, email commencement@easternflorida.edu
ÍõÖÐÍõÌúËãÅÌ¿ª½±½á¹û Registrar's Office
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8 AM - 5 PM; Closed Friday
Cocoa Campus, Building 2
1519 Clearlake Rd
Cocoa, FL 32922
Phone: 321-433-7284
Fax: 321-433-7172