When to apply for graduation

We recommend applying for graduation well in advance:

• Undergraduate Students: Apply one year before your expected graduation term.
• Graduate/Seminary Students: Apply two semesters before your expected graduation term.

Application deadlines and reminders will be sent to your North Park email.

Graduation application process

Undergraduate students

1. Submit Your Graduation Application
   Complete your application by the deadline (one full year before you plan on graduating).
2. Provide Additional Documents (if applicable)
   1. Transfer of Major Courses Form
   2. Course waiver/substitution documentation
   3. Updated Declaration of Major
   4. Pending official transcripts
3. Complete a Degree Audit
   The Office of the Registrar will email your official degree audit to you and your advisor. You must resolve all outstanding requirements before graduating, including paying your bill in full.

Graduate students

1. Submit Your Graduation Application
   Apply two semesters ahead. Final application deadline: Week 4 of the semester you plan to graduate.
2. Provide Additional Documents (if applicable)
   1. Transfer credits
   2. Course waivers or substitutions
3. Complete a Degree Audit
   You may review your status in Student Planning and request an official degree audit from the Registrar. You must complete all requirements and have a zero balance to graduate.

Seminary students

Find all of your graduation information on the seminary website.

Commencement participation

Commencement is held twice a year, in December and May. All students are expected to attend.
If you’re unable to participate, contact the Registrar’s Office at graduation@northpark.edu and notify the dean of your college/school.

• Rehearsal takes place the Wednesday before the ceremony.
• Watch your North Park email for details about tickets, caps and gowns, dates, and logistics.

Graduation fee

All graduating students are charged a $150 non-refundable graduation application fee, regardless of ceremony participation. If your plans change, contact the Registrar immediately.

Graduated status & diplomas

Official Graduation

You are officially graduated only after all academic and administrative requirements are fulfilled, including:

• Final grades and exams
• Practicum or project results
• Account balance paid in full
• Completion of loan exit counseling (if applicable)

Diploma information

• Diplomas are ordered after final grades are submitted, and usually arrive 8–10 weeks after graduation.
• Keep your mailing address updated to avoid delays.
• Diplomas list your degree, honors, and graduation date (not your major/minor).
• Your diploma will not be released if:
  • You have an outstanding balance
  • You haven’t completed required exit counseling

Replacement diplomas

If you need a replacement:

• Fee: $35
• Submit the Diploma Reorder Request Form to Student Services.
• Requests must include your legal name and be made in writing.

Need help?

Contact the Office of the Registrar for any graduation-related questions. We’re here to support your journey to the finish line.

graduation@northpark.edu