Conferral of Degrees and Diploma Distribution

The university confers degrees three times each year:

  • Summer degrees are conferred in late August.
  • Fall degrees are conferred in late December.
  • Spring degrees are conferred to coincide with the Spring university commencement ceremony.

ALL diplomas will be delivered in printed and digital versions. Diplomas for conferred students with no holds on their accounts from the Business Office and/or Financial Aid will typically be processed within 4 weeks of the end of the semester for summer and fall graduates and within 4 weeks of commencement for spring graduates. Students will receive their digital diploma via email and text at the time of processing, and printed diplomas will ship to the address provided on their graduation application 2 to 3 weeks later.  Please inform the Office of Registration and Records of any changes to your diploma mailing address as soon as possible. 

Important: Student account balances (including graduation fees) must be paid and all financial aid obligations must be met before any diplomas will be released.

What is a digital diploma?

Capitol Tech is pleased to offer a digital diploma service that allows students to access, share, and manage their diplomas online, providing a modern and efficient addition to traditional paper diplomas.

Key Features of Digital Diplomas

  • Instant Access: Students can access their digital diplomas as soon as they are issued, allowing for immediate use in job applications or further education.
  • Secure PDF Format: The digital diploma is provided in a secure PDF format, which includes blue ribbon security features to ensure authenticity and prevent alterations.
  • Easy Sharing: Graduates can easily share their digital diplomas via social media platforms like LinkedIn, or through a secure link with employers and family. 
  • Lifelong Access: Digital diplomas are stored in a lifelong credential profile, allowing graduates to access and download their diplomas anytime, anywhere. 

Application for Graduation

It is recommended that you apply for graduation no later than one semester before your expected graduation date.

Once your application has been received by the Office of Registration and Records, we will complete an official degree audit indicating the classes still needed in order to graduate. A student will only be considered a degree candidate when the audit is complete. If you change your plans for graduation, please notify the Office of Registration and Records in writing as soon as possible.

Commencement Application Deadlines

  • January 5 for spring and summer graduates
  • August 31 for fall graduates

Are you ready to apply?

It is strongly recommended that you apply for graduation once you meet the following criteria:

  • Associate: Upon earning 45+ credits. Apply Here
  • Bachelor: Upon earning 90+ credits. Apply Here
  • Master: Upon earning 24+ credits. Apply Here
  • Doctoral: Required prior to requesting to defend your dissertation. Apply Here

PLEASE NOTE: You must be logged in to MyCapitol to complete the application form.