Commencement FAQ
FAQs
Where can I apply for graduation?
The application for graduation is available by clicking here , or online through your goNSU. Open the ‘Students’ tab, then select ‘Apply for Graduation’. You must submit a separate application for each degree or certificate you are seeking.
I missed the deadline for graduation, now what?
You may still apply and participate in the commencement ceremony. However, due to the late submission your name may not appear in the program.
I applied for graduation but will not complete my degree requirements until next semester. What do I need to do?
Once the Office of the Registrar completes final degree audits, students with deficiencies will be notified via email (sent to their NSU student account), and further instructions will be provided.
Will my name be included in the Commencement program?
To ensure your name will be in the program, you must submit your graduation application by August 1st for fall commencement, January 1st for spring, and March 1st for summer.
Where can I purchase my cap and gown?
Students can purchase all commencement regalia through the bookstore, or online by clicking here .
When will I receive my diploma?
Diplomas are generally mailed out 6-8 weeks following the date of conferral.
I have a hold on my account, will this prevent me from graduating?
Holds will not prevent a student from having their degree conferred. However, diplomas are not released until any hold has been resolved. For more information regarding this, contact the Office of the Registrar at 918-444-2208.
Can I come in person to pick up my diploma?
All diplomas are mailed via standard mail to the address provided on your graduation application.
I have moved since I submitted my application, how do I update this information?
You can send your updated address via email to Registrar@nsuok.edu. These requests must come from your student email and must include your NSU student ID number.
How do I know if my stole is on the approved list?
See Approved Commencement Regalia on the NSU commencement page.
Do I need to purchase tickets for commencement?
There are no ticketed seats for the commencement ceremony; seat availability will be on a first come, first served basis.
Is there a limit to how many family members I can invite to the commencement ceremony?
Students can invite as many as they would like to witness their special day.
When will my degree conferral date be updated to my transcript?
Final grades are normally updated to transcripts the Thursday following the end of finals week. However, conferral dates could take up to 6 weeks to reflect on transcripts.
I am set to graduate in the summer semester. Which ceremony do I attend?
Students graduating in the summer semester participate in the preceding spring ceremony. For example, if you plan to graduate in August of 2024, you will participate in the May 2024 ceremony. Summer graduates still apply for the summer semester graduation, but will “walk” with the spring graduates.