{"id":11961,"date":"2022-05-05T21:20:24","date_gmt":"2022-05-06T01:20:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/149.4.100.129\/registrar\/?page_id=11961"},"modified":"2026-04-24T16:16:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T20:16:37","slug":"graduation-diplomas-degreeworks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/registrar\/graduation-diplomas-degreeworks\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduation & Diplomas"},"content":{"rendered":"

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You can apply for graduation through your CUNYfirst Student Center for the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Winter applications are submitted to the QC Hub by email at Registrar@qc.cuny.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Semester<\/span><\/td>\nFilling
Deadline<\/span><\/td>\n		Posted in CUNYfirst Beginning<\/span><\/td>\nDiploma
Ordered<\/span><\/td>\n		Conferral
Date<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fall<\/span><\/td>\nNov. 1<\/span><\/td>\nApr. 1<\/span><\/td>\nApr. 15<\/span><\/td>\nJan. 1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Winter<\/span><\/td>\nJan.1<\/span><\/td>\nApr. 1<\/span><\/td>\nApr. 15<\/span><\/td>\nFeb. 1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spring<\/span><\/td>\nMar. 1<\/span><\/td>\nJul. 15<\/span><\/td>\nAug. 1<\/span><\/td>\nDate of
Commencement<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Summer
(for commencement<\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\n		Apr. 1<\/span><\/td>\nOct. 15<\/span><\/td>\nNov. 1<\/span><\/td>\nSep. 1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Summer<\/span><\/td>\nJul. 1<\/span><\/td>\nOct. 15<\/span><\/td>\nNov. 1<\/span><\/td>\nSep. 1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

* Diploma ordered date is the date the diploma order is sent to our vendor. Please allow 3-4 weeks for processing and delivery.<\/p>\n

Understanding your Graduation Status
<\/strong><\/p>\n

The official audit is conducted by the Office of the Registrar, Graduation Audit Unit, and supersedes all other indications that the student has completed all the degree requirements. The degree audit is the final step before degree conferral.<\/p>\n

Step 1: File for graduation via your CUNYfirst account. Please be aware of the application deadline.
Once complete your graduation status will be listed as \u201cApply for Graduation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Step 2: Your student record will be reviewed for completion of the college\u2019s general education requirements, pending the completion of the current semester’s coursework.
Once complete your graduation status will change to \u201cProgram in Review.\u201d<\/p>\n

Step 3: Your student record will then be reviewed for major\/minor specific requirements.
Once complete your graduation status will change to \u201cNeeds to Finish Pending Work.\u201d<\/p>\n

Step 4: After grades have been posted to your account and the college\u2019s grading process is complete, a final review of your application will be completed, and the graduation notation will be posted.
Once complete your graduation status will change to \u201cDegree Awarded.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Graduation FAQs<\/strong><\/p>\n

How will my name appear on my diploma?<\/em><\/p>\n

Names of graduates will appear on the diplomas as they appear in CUNYfirst. To change your first name or surname you must fill out a Name Change form.<\/p>\n

When is commencement<\/a>?<\/em><\/p>\n

Commencement<\/a> is held once a year, at the end of the spring semester. It is imperative to file for graduation on time to be included in the commencement activities. For spring candidates the deadline is March 1; for summer candidates the deadline is April 1. For more information, please visit the Commencement and Event page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What if I want to change my graduation semester?<\/em><\/p>\n

Students who wish to cancel their graduation application and apply for a subsequent semester can file a Change of Graduation form.<\/p>\n

Can I have a grade changed after I graduate?<\/em><\/p>\n

Student records are closed at graduation. No grade changes may be made to a student\u2019s academic record after the degree has been awarded. Contact the Graduation Audit Unit in the QC Hub if you wish to delay your graduation to a subsequent semester if you are in the process of having a grade changed.<\/p>\n

What is Maintenance of Matriculation?<\/em><\/p>\n

Graduate students must be enrolled or maintain matriculation for the semester in which they intend to graduate. Graduate students who are not enrolled in classes but have completed their coursework must file a Maintenance of Matriculation form and pay the associated fee. The Maintenance of Matriculation fee is nonrefundable and cannot be waived.<\/p>\n

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Diplomas are ordered after degrees are posted in CUNYfirst. To view approximate degree posting dates, please refer to the Graduation section. Please allow 3-4 weeks for processing and delivery.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alumni who wish to reorder their diploma may do so by visiting Parchment Services.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Students can use Self-service for Degree and Enrollment Verification through the National Student Clearinghouse here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Third parties interested in validating student enrollment or degree completion should visit www.studentclearinghouse.org<\/a> or www.degreeverify.com<\/a> to submit a request for verification. Parties should be prepared to submit the correct spelling of the student\u2019s name and all names used while attending college, social security number\/student ID, date of birth and signed release from the student to receive timely response and verification. (For privacy regulations please visit FERPA<\/a>)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

National Student Clearinghouse<\/strong> may be contacted at:
<\/span>Tel.: (703) 742-4200
<\/span>Fax: (703) 742-4239\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>E-mail: <\/span>service@studentclearinghouse.org<\/span><\/a>
Mail: National Student Clearinghouse, 2300 Dulles Station Boulevard, Suite 300, Herndon, VA 20171<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Commencement<\/a>\u00a0is held once a year, at the end of the spring semester. It is imperative to file for graduation on time to be included in the commencement activities. For spring candidates the deadline is March 1; for summer candidates the deadline is April 1. For more information, please visit the\u00a0Commencement and Event page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Students who complete the requirements for two majors from different degree awards have two choices as they approach graduation.<\/p>\n

In cases where a student completes the requirements for two majors from different award designations, such as majors in Business (BBA) and English (BA), the student may be awarded the degree associated with one of the two majors. At the time of degree checkout, only one degree with one major will be awarded. However, for the identification of the second major: a notation of completion of all of the requirements of the second major will reside in the transcript permanent comment section. There is no CUNY-wide or New York State policy that precludes students from pursuing two majors from two different award designations, and the completion of suchdual major combinations can be recorded on the student\u2019s academic record and presented on the transcript as a comment. Nor is there a CUNY-wide or New York State policy that prevents coursework taken to complete requirements in one major from also fulfilling requirements in a second major, in cases where there is an overlap of requirements between two majors.<\/p>\n

A second option is for students to receive two degrees and two diplomas. In order to be awarded two degrees, such as a BA and BBA, students must complete at least an additional 30 credits in residence beyond the standard 120 total credits required for a bachelor\u2019s degree. Under CUNY guidelines, students who have earned a bachelor\u2019s degree will be deemed to have automatically fulfilled the Pathways Common Core as well as the College Option requirements and will need to complete all the major requirements and at least 150 total credits to earn the second degree.<\/p>\n

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Office of the Registrar<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Contact us:<\/p>\n

In-person
Dining Hall, Room 128
Monday – Thursday 10am to 4pm<\/span><\/p>\n

Virtual Appointment<\/a>
Monday – Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Friday 2:30pm to 4:30<\/span><\/p>\n

Phone
718-997-3030
Monday – Thursday 10am to 4pm<\/span><\/p>\n

Email
Registrar@qc.cuny.edu<\/a>
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Requests<\/a><\/h5>\n

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Campus Resources<\/h4>\n

Queens College Academic Calendar<\/a><\/p>\n

Current Undergraduate Catalog<\/a><\/p>\n

Current Graduate Catalog<\/a><\/p>\n

Archived Undergraduate Catalogs<\/a><\/p>\n

Archived Graduate Catalogs<\/a><\/p>\n

CUNY Resources<\/h4>\n

CUNY Academic Calendar<\/a><\/p>\n

CUNY Policy on Religious Accommodations<\/a><\/p>\n

CUNY Religions & Ethnic Holiday Calendar<\/a><\/p>\n

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