Commencement and Graduation

Commencement FAQs

• When will I receive my diploma?

  Diplomas are ordered once degree requirements have been verified for all graduating students. This is typically two weeks after the final grading deadline for each term. Once diplomas have been ordered, it takes approximately four to six weeks for them to arrive. Please email registrar@hamline.edu with any questions.

• If I graduate in December, how will I learn about Commencement?

  Continue to check your Hamline email after you graduate -- this is the official way the university communicates with you about event details. Emails will come from commencement@hamline.edu.

  Sometimes recent grads overlook the annual password reset requirement. This blocks access to their Hamline email, and communications are missed. To avoid this happening, periodically check your Hamline email and reset your password before the deadline. If you need assistance reactivating your account, contact csd@hamline.edu.

• What is Grad Fair?

  Grad Fair is an event that celebrates and prepares undergraduate students for graduation.

  At Grad Fair, you'll be able to:

  •  Purchase your cap and gown
  •  Record your name pronunciation for the ceremony readers
  •  Verify you have what you need to graduate with the registrar's office
  •  And much more! 
• Do I have to RSVP for Commencement?

  Yes. More information about how to RSVP will be posted here when it becomes available.

• What paperwork do I need to graduate?

  Undergraduate students: If you have not already done so, log in to Workday to take the steps required to apply for degree completion. This is a crucial step to graduation. It will ensure your name is in the program and register you to receive emails about Grad Fair and Commencement.

  Graduate students: Submit your intent to graduate form. This is a critically important step to graduate. It will ensure your name is in the program and register you to receive emails about Grad Fair and Commencement.