Graduation and Commencement Checklists

To help you have a successful last semester of your graduate studies, please refer to the deadline checklist below for your degree type. To graduate and participate in commencement the semester you intend, you must comply with all deadlines. Some requirements have specific deadlines and, while the other steps on this list don't have firm deadlines, we highly recommend you complete the tasks in the order listed. You can also download a copy of the deadline calendar (pdf).

Commencement information

Please visit the university's commencement website for full information about commencement. Questions about event logistics, student registration, and guest tickets should be directed to commencement@ksu.edu.

Master's students in coursework-only programs

The following checklist details all steps and deadlines required to participate in commencement. Please refer to the master's student degree information for prior semester requirements.

Items with deadlines must be completed by the posted date to officially graduate and to participate in commencement.	Spring 2021	Summer 2021	Fall 2021
	Intended Semester of Graduation

Before your final examination

Complete the Graduation Application in your KSIS account for your name to appear in the commencement program. NOTE: Completing the Graduation Application will NOT register you for commencement. The Graduate School will email commencement information, including a registration link, to eligible graduate students near the middle of the semester.	March 8 5pm CST
Compare your classes with your Degree Audit Report System (DARS) and approved Program of Study. If classes don't match up exactly, submit Program/Committee change form to Graduate School.
Make certain you are enrolled for the current semester.
Submit Approval to Schedule Final Examination form	March 26	Oct 1

After your final examination

Submit Final Examination Ballot to the Graduate School.	April 16	Aug 13	Nov 12
Complete the Graduate School exit survey.	April 16	Aug 13	Nov 12
Update your contact information with the K-State Alumni Association.	April 16	Aug 13	Nov 12
Update your name and diploma mailing address in KSIS to the address where you would like your diploma sent.
If you plan on sending your diploma internationally, see eShipGlobal.
Register for commencement!	April 16	*	Nov 12

*Students who graduate in the summer term may attend the following December or May commencement ceremony.

Graduate in the following term without having to enroll

Spring 2021

If you complete all the degree requirements by May 7, 2021, you will graduate in Summmer 2021 without having to enroll in Summer 2021.

Fall 2021

If you complete all the degree requirements by December 3, 2021, you will graduate in Spring 2022 without having to enroll in Spring 2022.

NOTE: If you are on a F-1/J-1 visa, please check with International Students and Scholars Services for possible enrollment requirements to maintain your non-immigrant status.

Master's students with thesis / report

The following checklist details all steps and deadlines required to graduate and participate in commencement for a given semester. Please refer to the master's student degree information for prior semester requirements.

Items with deadlines must be completed by the posted date to officially graduate and to participate in commencement.	Spring 2021	Summer 2021	Fall 2021
	Intended Semester of Graduation

Before your final examination

Complete the Graduation Application in your KSIS account for your name to appear in the commencement program. NOTE: Completing the Graduation Application will NOT register you for commencement. The Graduate School will email commencement information, including a registration link, to eligible graduate students near the middle of the semester.	March 8 5pm CST
Compare your classes with your Degree Audit Report System (DARS) and approved Program of Study. If classes don't match up exactly, submit Program/Committee change form to Graduate School.
Make certain you are enrolled for the current semester.
Review Requirements for Formatting your ETDR
Submit Approval to Schedule Final Examination form	March 26	Oct 1

Preparing to submit your electronic thesis or report

Submit Final Examination Ballot to the Graduate School.	April 16	Aug 13	Nov 12
Determine with your major professor if your ETDR should have a delayed publication. *If so,* *follow procedures to embargo your ETDR.*
Deliver Final ETDR ballot to the Graduate School	April 16	Aug 13	Nov 12
Convert your completed ETDR to PDF format. (Instructions for converting to PDF) Required name format: FirstnameLastnameYear.PDF (example: JaneWildcat2017.pdf)

Submitting your final electronic thesis or report

Submit your final ETDR in PDF to K-REx.	April 16	Aug 13	Nov 12
Wait for confirmation that your final ETDR has been accepted and approved.

Follow up

Pay appropriate fees listed on your KSIS account.
Complete the Graduate School exit survey.	April 16	Aug 13	Nov 12
Complete the ETDR survey.	April 16	Aug 13	Nov 12
Update your contact information with the K-State Alumni Association.	April 16	Aug 13	Nov 12
Update your name and diploma mailing address in KSIS to the address where you would like your diploma sent.
If you plan on sending your diploma internationally, see eShipGlobal
Register for commencement	April 16	*	Nov 12

*Students who graduate in the summer term may attend the following December or May commencement ceremony.

Graduate in the following term without having to enroll

Spring 2021

If you complete all the degree requirements by May 7, 2021, you will graduate in Summmer 2021 without having to enroll in Summer 2021.

Fall 2021

If you complete all the degree requirements by December 3, 2021, you will graduate in Spring 2022 without having to enroll in Spring 2022.

NOTE: If you are on a F-1/J-1 visa, please check with International Students and Scholars Services for possible enrollment requirements to maintain your non-immigrant status.

Doctoral students

The following checklist details all steps and deadlines required to participate in commencement. Please refer to the doctoral student degree information for prior semester requirements.

Items with deadlines must be completed by the posted date to officially graduate and to participate in commencement.	Spring 2021	Summer 2021	Fall 2021
	Intended Semester of Graduation

Before your final examination

Complete the Graduation Application in your KSIS account for your name to appear in the commencement program. NOTE: Completing the Graduation Application will NOT register you for commencement. The Graduate School will email commencement information, including a registration link, to eligible graduate students near the middle of the semester.	March 8 5pm CST
Compare your classes with your Degree Audit Report System (DARS) and approved Program of Study. If classes don't match up exactly, submit Program/Committee change form to Graduate School.
Make certain you are enrolled for the current semester.
Review Requirements for Formatting your ETDR.
Submit Approval to Schedule Final Examination form	March 26	Oct 1

Preparing to submit your dissertation

Submit Final Examination Ballot to the Graduate School.	April 16	Aug 13	Nov 12
Determine with your major professor if your ETDR should have a delayed publication and if so how many years. If so, follow procedures to embargo your ETDR.
Deliver Final ETDR ballot to the Graduate School	April 16	Aug 13	Nov 12
Convert your completed ETDR to PDF format. (Instructions for converting to PDF?) Required name format: FirstnameLastnameYear.PDF (example: JaneWildcat2021.pdf)

Submitting your final electronic dissertation

Submit your final ETDR in PDF to K-REx.	April 16	Aug 13	Nov 12
Wait for confirmation that your final ETDR has been accepted and approved.
Complete the Survey of Earned Doctorate form (SED).	April 16	Aug 13	Nov 12
Submit your final ETDR to ProQuest.	April 16	Aug 13	Nov 12

Follow up

Pay appropriate fees listed on your KSIS account.
Complete the Graduate School exit survey.	April 16	Aug 13	Nov 12
Complete the ETDR survey.	April 16	Aug 13	Nov 12
Update your contact information with the K-State Alumni Association.	April 16	Aug 13	Nov 12
Update your name and diploma mailing address in KSIS to the address where you would like your diploma sent.
If you plan on sending your diploma internationally, see eShipGlobal.
Register for commencement!	April 16	*

*Students who graduate in the summer term may attend the following December or May commencement ceremony.

Graduate in the following term without having to enroll

Spring 2021

If you complete all the degree requirements by May 7, 2021, you will graduate in Summmer 2021 without having to enroll in Summer 2021.

Fall 2021

If you complete all the degree requirements by December 3, 2021, you will graduate in Spring 2022 without having to enroll in Spring 2022.

NOTE: If you are on a F-1/J-1 visa, please check with International Students and Scholars Services for possible enrollment requirements to maintain your non-immigrant status.