Graduation Application
To be awarded a degree/certificate, students must apply for graduation in Self-Service. Fall graduates should apply by the first day of fall semester. Spring and summer graduates should apply by the first day of spring semester.
Degree candidates who have submitted a degree application are eligible to participate in commencement if they have completed all of their degree requirements, or will complete all requirements by the end of the summer semester. The graduate school’s annual commencement ceremony is typically held the third Sunday in May.
Students are encouraged to visit My Progress in Self-Service frequently to verify they are on track to complete all program requirements.
Degree/Certificate Application Process
- Log into Self-Service and select Graduation Overview.
- Select the Apply button.
- Follow prompts and submit form.
Once approved, you will be sent a Graduation Application Evaluation email. Degree candidates will receive additional details regarding participating in the June commencement ceremony. (Commencement ceremony participation is limited to degree candidates.)
Degree/Certificate Posting Dates
- Spring 2026: May 27, 2026
- Summer 2026: July 24, 2026 & August 28, 2026 (summer posting dates are determined by the last date of your last class).
- Fall 2026: December 23, 2026
- Spring 2027: May 26, 2027
Graduate Registrar is located in room 301 of Rogers Hall on the Graduate Campus.
email gradreg@lclark.edu
voice 503-768-6030
fax 503-768-6035
Graduate Registrar
Lewis & Clark
615 S. Palatine Hill Road
Portland OR 97219