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Graduation Application

Submit Your Graduation Application in Self Service

You can submit your application for graduation in Self Service. On the Self Service home page:

1.
  1. Go to “Graduation Application” under Additional Links
    a.Links.
    • If the page footer is covering some of the additional links, refresh your page.
      2.
  2. Select a curriculum termterm. (thisThis may not be the same as your graduation term)

term.

Screenshot 2024-10-14 140409.png Graduation Application page showing the curriculum term selection drop-down box.

3.
  1. Choose a program and, if all the information is correct, select “Continue”

.

image-1728932718766.png Graduation Application page showing current program options and the Continue button.

a.

  • If you have two majors in the same degree, both majors will be listed under the same program
    b.program.
  • If you have two degreesdegrees, the programs will be listed separately;separately. youYou need to file twice, once for each
    c. degree.
  • If you are not eligible ORor have already applied for graduation, there will not be a program available

    available.

image-1728932769260.png Graduation Application page showing a message that no curricula are available for graduation application.

d. If your curriculum information is incorrect,incorrect or missing informationinformation, (e.g.such as a major, concentration,
 or minor, etc.) contact your academic advisor to correct the information before continuing.

4.
  1. Select the date you intend to graduate from the drop-down box

box.

image-1728932830635.png Graduation Application page showing the graduation date drop-down box.

5.
  1. Indicate if you plan to attend the graduation ceremony and select “Continue”

.

image-1728932865969.png Graduation Application page showing ceremony attendance options and the Continue button.

a.

  • This is asking if you plan to attend A-State Commencement on the Jonesboro campus
    b.campus.
  • If you do NOTnot plan on attending Commencement on the Jonesboro campus, please select “No”
    c..
  • If you’reyou are graduating from a degree centercenter, (e.g.such Beebe,as Beebe or Mountain Home, etc.) you may walk at
     Commencement on the Jonesboro campus if you choose to do so

    so.

  • d.

  • Your answer to this question is used to plan seating for Commencement

    Commencement.

  • e.

  • To view the times that your college will graduate during the upcoming Commencement, please visit
     the graduation webpage: webpage.
  • https://www.astate.edu/academics/classes-and-registration/graduation/index.html

6.
  1. Select a name for your diploma from the drop-down box

box.

image-1728932968078.png Graduation Application page showing the diploma name selection drop-down box.

7.
  1. Enter the name exactly as you want it on your diploma and select “Continue”

.

image-1728933006792.png Graduation Application page showing diploma name fields and the Continue button.

a.

  • Middle initials and suffixessuffixes, (ex.such as Jr.), should include periods
    b.periods.
  • DO
  • Do NOTnot USEuse ALLall CAPS

    capital

    8.letters.

  1. Select a payment method and select “Continue”.

image-1728933073002.png Graduation Application page showing the payment method drop-down box and the Continue button.

a. The fee will be charged to your account and can be paid via Self Service or at the Cashier’s WindowWindow.

9.
  1. Make sure the summary information is correct and select “Submit Request”

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image-1728933130852.png Graduation Application Summary page showing submitted graduation details for review.

10.
  1. A successful submission will direct you to the Acknowledgement page

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image-1728933201348.png Graduation Application Acknowledgement page confirming successful submission.

a.

  • When the graduation application is completedcompleted, an automatic email is sent to your A-State email
     address notifying you of the receipt.


  • b.

  • Connect with your advisor or visit your Degree Works dashboard to view your graduation status.


  • c.

  • Continue to check your official A-State email account so you don’tdo not miss important correspondence
     about graduation. Graduation information is sent by official university email. Be sure you have not
     unsubscribed from university announcements or correspondence.


If you have any questions regarding graduation, please contact the Registrar’s Office at
 graduation@astate.edu or 870-972-2031, or visit the graduation webpage:
Office of The Registrar