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More Information can be found on SCU’s Petition to Graduate, Frequently Asked Questions about Graduation, and Commencement web pages. 

Walking in the Commencement Ceremony

Students who are within 20 units of graduating are eligible to walk during the Spring commencement ceremony and should receive an email from commencement@scu.edu regarding the ceremony.

Academic Progress

If you identify any problems or mistakes with your Academic Progress Report in Workday, email the Registrar's Office (registrar@scu.edu) with your discrepancy. 

Expected Graduation Term

A student’s expected graduation term is automatically set to 4 years from when they are matriculated as a first year. To check your Expected Completion date, in Workday, go to Profile / Academics / Overview. If you plan to graduate ahead of schedule, you need to update your Expected Completion date by sending an email to registrar@scu.edu.

 

How To Petition To Graduate

To declare your intention to graduate, complete the following steps:
  1. Check your Academic Progress Report on Workday. Ensure all university core and major requirements are satisfied or in progress. 
  2. Complete the Pre-Grad Evaluation form on the Office of the Registrar’s website. If you have multiple majors, you only need to complete one form. Late forms will not be accepted.
  3. Apply for program completion on Workday.
  4. Complete the Poli Sci Senior Exit Survey.
Your pre-grad evaluations are reviewed by CAS Advising team to ensure you are on track to graduate. You will receive communication from Smartsheet about the status of your petition and you can expect to hear from them by the end of the quarter. 
Questions? Email caspregrad@scu.edu.

 

Please use the following format to submit unsatisfied requirements.

Example: If your Academic Progress tab in Workday shows Advanced Writing, ELSJ; Pathway course; two major courses; and one class for your pre-law emphasis as in-progress or not satisfied, please list your outstanding requirements as follows:

Core

  • AW
  • ELSJ
  • One pathway course

Major

  • One course in 4/5 fields (IR)
  • One upper-division elective

Pre-law emphasis

  • One course from list B