Applying for Graduation
“Graduation” or “conferral of degree” are synonymous. They refer to the date that your degree is awarded. Our graduation ceremony is an event held once a semester. Attendance at the graduation ceremony is not a guarantee of degree conferral.
The deadline to apply for graduation for the fall semester is November 17, 2025. It is the student’s responsibility to meet this deadline. Failure to apply by the deadline could delay your degree conferral and will result in exclusion from the graduation ceremony. All students are required to submit a graduation application in their last semester of coursework, even if they do not plan to participate in the graduation ceremony.
Make sure to review your Degree Works audit worksheet in your myShelton account before submitting the graduation application. If you have questions about your degree audit, please contact your advisor.
Graduation Application
Cost of Diploma
A $15 fee is required to purchase a diploma. To order, log into your myShelton account, scroll down to the My Student Account section, and click on “Payments.” Next, click on “Make Payment,” add a diploma, and make your payment. You can also make payment in the Cashier’s Office on the Martin campus. The $15.00 payment is non-refundable. The deadline to pay for your diploma for the fall term is December 12, 2025.
If you are a former student, please email graduation@sheltonstate.edu to purchase a diploma.
Cap and Gown Information
Caps and gowns do not have to be pre-ordered. If special sizes are needed, such as small or extra large, make your purchase early before the supply gets low. For more information, contact the Bookstore at 205.391.2222. Early purchases are encouraged to ensure enough time to place a re-order if needed. Caps and gowns may not be embellished. This includes cap decorations of any kind.
Caps and gowns may be picked up at the Martin Campus bookstore.
The listed prices are before tax.
Honors Items
Graduates eligible to receive honors items – such as cord, stoles, or medallions-should contact their organization, club, or program advisor to arrange pickup before the day of the ceremony. Only cords and stoles representing officially recognized Shelton State programs, clubs, and organizations may be worn during the graduation ceremony.
