Apply to Graduate | SUNY Oswego

All undergraduate and graduate students must apply to graduate in order to receive their diploma. Applying on time will avoid possible graduation problems and ensure your name is printed in the commencement program.

Students who miss the deadline or cannot apply online should email the Registrar's Office at [email protected] via their Oswego email and include their name and student ID.

See below for questions about receiving your diploma. Information about the commencement ceremony, ordering regalia and tickets, procedures, and more can be found on our Commencement site.

Education majors with questions about teacher certification, please review the Certification page of the College of Education, Health, and Human Services website or contact CEHHS for assistance.

Apply Online for Graduation

Sign in to myOswego
Select the Student Records tab
Select Apply for Graduation
Follow the on-screen instructions

Graduation Dates

May Graduation

May 17, 2025
Apply for August graduation if you have coursework to complete during the summer.

August Graduation

No separate ceremony
Students who file for August graduation are invited to participate in the May ceremony.

December Graduation

December 13, 2025
Information about December Commencement ceremonies will be announced at a future date.

Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate students must meet with their advisor for each of their major(s) and minor(s) to complete a Senior Check Form. The Senior Check Form is mandatory for graduation. After applying to graduate, Senior Check Forms can be accessed directly from Degree Works.

If needed, undergraduate students can request changes to their majors/minors via the "Request Declaration/Change of Major/Minor" link on the Student Records tab in myOswego.

Students who miss the deadline or cannot apply online should email the Registrar's Office at [email protected] via their Oswego email and include their name and student ID.

May Graduation

Dates to apply online:

April 1, 2025 to Oct. 1, 2025

Deadline to return Senior Check Forms:

Dec. 1, 2025

August Graduation

Dates to apply online:

April 1, 2025 to Feb. 1, 2026

Deadline to return Senior Check Forms:

April 1, 2026

December Graduation

Dates to apply online:

Jan. 1, 2025 to April 1, 2025

Deadline to return Senior Check Forms:

May 1, 2025

Graduate Students

Students who miss the deadline or cannot apply online should email the Registrar's Office at [email protected] via their Oswego email and include their name and student ID.

December Graduation

Dates to apply online:

April 1, 2025 to Oct. 1, 2025

May Graduation

Dates to apply online:

April 1, 2025 to February 15, 2026

August Graduation

Dates to apply online:

April 1, 2025 to February 15, 2026

Receiving Your Diploma

Diplomas are typically mailed 6-8 weeks after Commencement. Double majors do not receive two diplomas and the major is not printed on the diploma. Diplomas codify the conferral of a degree (Baccalaureate, Masters, etc.), not completion of major requirements. Since SUNY Oswego allows for the pursuit and conferral of one degree at a time, only one diploma is issued. Your Transcript will indicate major(s) associated with completion of the degree.

If you did not receive your diploma, check for holds:

Login to myOswego
Select the Registration tab
Select View Holds. Hold information also appears on your Student Profile.
If there are no holds and it's been 8 or more weeks since Commencement, call our office at 315.312.2235.

Possible holds

Several offices on campus place holds on student records, which could prevent registration, issuance of transcripts and/or diplomas. Below is a guide to some of the more common holds.

Health Services Holds - Contact Health Services 315.312.4100.
Missing MMR Info Needed - The Immunization Form must be completed and returned to the Mary Walker Health Center before the semester begins or a hold is placed on your registration. Contact Health Services 315.312.4100.
Meningitis Hold - NYS law mandates that all students be informed about meningococcal meningitis disease and have an opportunity to decide whether to receive immunization to prevent the disease. Prior to registering online you will have the opportunity to read this information, give a date of prior immunization and/or decline/accept immunization. The hold will be lifted immediately upon completion of survey.
Code Of Conduct - All students are required to read and affirm commitment to abide by the Code of Conduct. You can read this information online and then respond on myOswego. Students are required to do this one time only. If you have not done so already, please read and respond before trying to register.
Incoming Student Hold - Placed by Admissions, this hold is automatically lifted at the start of the semester. You will then be able to add, drop or change your class schedule.
Student Account Holds - Contact Student Accounts 315.312.2225
Student Conduct Hold - Contact The Office of Student Conduct 315.312.3378
Housing - Contact Residence Life and Housing 315.312.2246
International Education - Contact Office of International Education and Programs 315.312.2118
Library - Contact Penfield Library 315.312.2560
The Care Network Hold - Contact The Care Network 315.312.5648
Federal Perkins Loan Hold - Contact Financial Aid 315.312.2248
Orientation Office Hold - Contact Student Orientation and Family Engagement 315.312.5522
University Police Hold - Contact Parking Serv ice s 315.312.3227
Registrar's Hold - Contact Registrar's Office 315.312.2136
Telecommunications - Contact Telecommunications 315.312.3039

Contact

Phone: 315.312.2136

Email: [email protected]

Office Hours

Mon-Fri 8 am–4:00 pm
Phone Availability: Mon–Fri, 8:15 am–3:45pm

The Registrar's Office operates remotely on Fridays from June 6 to August 8.

Mailing Address

Registrar's Office
301 Culkin Hall
7060 State Route 104
Oswego, NY 13126