Santa Clara University

The requirements for the School of ECP degrees and University-based certificate programs must be completed within five years of admission, including leave of absence and any other break in attendance. Requirements for degree or credential programs that lead to licensure by an outside state agency must be completed within three years. See each department section for specific graduation requirements.

Candidates for a master’s degree must submit their petition to graduate paperwork with the Graduate Services Office, 243 Bannan Hall, by the following dates:

• December Graduation (completion of coursework during fall term): Form due October 9

• March Graduation (completion of coursework during winter term): Form due January 22

• June Graduation (completion of coursework during spring term): Form due March 12

• September Graduation (completion of coursework during summer term): Form due June 25

The following documents must be submitted (forms available in the Graduate Services Office or online).

• Petition to Graduate form
• Permission to Participate form - this form is required ONLY if you wish to participate in the Commencement program and will not graduate by that time.

• Candidates who fail to meet all requirements for graduation in the term specified must file a new Petition to Graduate form for each quarter.

• Questions regarding Commencement exercises should be referred to the Office of Student Life at (408) 554-4583