Participation in Graduation Ceremony

Refer to the Institute Catalog Requirements for Graduation Policies.

The Institute holds one commencement ceremony in May of each year for all students graduating in January, May, or September of that year.


Degrees are recorded and made official according to the following guidelines:
  • Fall finish (December) – degree will be conferred on the first business Friday in January.
  • Spring finish (April) – degree will be conferred on the date of the May Commencement Ceremony.
  • Summer finish (September) – degree will be conferred on the first Friday in September.
All students who plan on graduating must complete an application for graduation by the beginning of December prior to your graduation year. See also “Application for Graduation.”

[Policy updated June 2014]