Fall semester graduation: | Fee |
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First day of spring term through May 31st |
$50 |
June 1st through August 31st | $80 |
September 1st through September 30th | $100 |
Spring semester graduation: | Fee |
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First day of fall term through November 30th | $50 |
December 1st through January 15th | $80 |
January 16th through February 15th | $100 |
Summer semester graduation: | Fee |
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First day of spring term through April 30th | $50 |
May 1st through May 31st | $80 |
June 1st through June 30th | $100 |
Log into myNKU to complete your graduation application.
Student can do the following in myNKU: (see reference linked below)
Customer Status Definitions UG = Undergraduate. GR = Graduate.
Customer Status |
Definition |
Student’s Next Steps |
Graduation by Program Level |
|
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+Application Withdrawn | A late application has been denied by advisor or Adean. Refund has been electronically submitted to student account. | Contact advisor. | UG | GR |
*Checkout Incomplete |
Graduation application is not meeting requirements for multiple reasons. |
Registrar graduation processor will send email explaining reasons and next steps. |
UG |
GR |
*Declare Program Track |
Student's program requires that a track be declared. | Student or advisor must submit a program change to add the missing track. Contact advisor. |
UG | |
*Declare Secondary Area |
Student's program requires a secondary area (Major, Minor, or Focus) in order to complete program requirements. |
Student or advisor must submit a program change to add the missing secondary area. Contact advisor. | UG | |
*Duplicate Courses |
Student has a course(s) that is duplicated in the degree audit and is overstating total credit hours earned. |
Duplicate course credit hours must be subtracted from total credit hours earned. Contact Advisor. |
UG | GR |
*Excess Substitutions |
Student has more than 40% of courses via substitutions. Must receive approval to use substitutions. |
Review degree audit and contact advisor. |
|
GR |
*Expired Courses |
Graduate level courses must be completed within six years of declaring degree. Must receive approval to use expired courses. |
Review degree audit and contact advisor. |
|
GR |
*Final Checkout |
Student’s record is ready for degree conferral. |
Registrar’s office will finalize degree according to designated timelines and release transcript. |
UG |
GR |
*Honors Major Change |
Student needs the honor added to record. |
Review degree audit and contact honors advisor. |
UG |
|
*Last 25% Hours |
Students must complete a minimum of 25% of their coursework at NKU. |
Review degree audit and contact advisor. |
UG |
|
*Last 30 Hours |
Students seeking a bachelor’s degree must complete the last 30 hours of their coursework at NKU. |
Review degree audit and contact advisor. |
UG |
|
+Late Applicant |
Student has applied for graduation after the application window has closed. An email will be sent to the advisor and student. The advisor and a Dean must approve the late applicant, forward email approval and program certification to registrar graduation contact. |
Contact Advisor. |
UG |
GR |
*Low GPA |
UG students must earn at least a 2.0 GPA on all work attempted at NKU. GR students must earn at least a 3.0 GPA on all work attempted at NKU. |
Review degree audit and contact advisor. |
UG |
GR |
*Missing Courses |
Student needs to enroll in courses directed by audit/advisor. Or final course grades are incomplete. |
Review degree audit, enroll or contact advisor. |
UG |
GR |
*Missing General Education |
Missing general education courses. |
Review degree audit and contact advisor. |
UG |
|
+Missing Focus1,2,3 Certification |
Program certification form is missing for focus. Determine focus based on priority of specialization. |
Contact focus department and request program certification form be sent electronically to registrar’s office. |
UG |
|
+Missing Major 1,2,3 Certification |
Program certification form is missing for major. Determine major based on priority of specialization. |
Contact major department advisor and request program certification form be sent electronically to registrar’s office. |
UG |
|
+Missing Minor 1,2,3 Certification |
Program certification form is missing for minor. Determine minor based on priority of specialization. |
Contact minor department/advisor and request program certification form be sent electronically to registrar’s office. |
UG |
|
+Missing Program Certifications |
Program certification form is missing for major and minor or focus. |
Contact advisor and request program certification form be sent electronically to registrar’s office. |
UG |
GR |
*Missing Study Abroad |
Study abroad course has not been submitted to registrar’s office. |
Contact study abroad office and request course details be sent to registrar’s office. |
UG |
|
*Missing Test Scores |
Test scores (i.e. AP, CLEP, DSST, etc.) have not been submitted to registrar’s office |
Contact testing agency and request test scores be sent to registrar’s office. |
UG |
|
*Missing Transcript |
Missing transcript from outside institution proving degree or course completion. |
Contact outside institution and request transcript be sent to registrar’s office. |
UG |
GR |
*Missing Upper Division |
Not enough credit hours in upper division courses (course level 300 or above). |
Review degree audit and contact advisor. |
UG |
|
*Missing University Credit Hours |
Credit hour total is not meeting the general university credit hour requirement due to missing enrollment, missing grades or duplicate courses. |
Review degree audit and contact advisor. |
UG |
GR |
*Not Enrolled in Term |
Student must be enrolled in courses within the same term as graduation application. |
Review degree audit and contact advisor. |
|
GR |
*On Track to Graduate |
Student is on track to graduate. |
Any course schedule changes, non-passing grade, duplicate credit not resolved or areas of degree audit not clearing could delay graduation. |
UG |
GR |
+Preliminary Checkout | The Degree Audit has indicated that the student is ready for a final review. | The Registrar Graduation Contact will review to ensure student is ready for Final Checkout. | UG | GR |
+Program Certification Received |
The registrar’s office now has the certification checklist to begin reviewing graduation application. |
Review degree audit and contact advisor. |
UG |
GR |
+Program Certification Waived |
Program certification is provided by department to registrar’s office |
No action required by student. |
UG |
|
*Student Withdraw Application | The student’s application has been denied by an advisor. Student needs to withdraw application in order to receive fee refund. | Contact advisor. Log into myNKU and withdraw graduation application. |
UG | GR |
*Substitution/Waiver Needed |
Advisor needs to submit course substitution(s)/waiver(s) within degree audit. |
Review degree audit and contact advisor. |
UG |
GR |
+Under Advisor Review |
Advisor needs to review the graduation application and degree audit for certification. | Review degree audit and contact advisor. | UG | GR |
+Under Dean Review |
Student Application is being reviewed by ADean/Director. | Review degree audit and contact advisor. | UG | GR |
+Under Registrar Review |
The registrar’s office is reviewing graduation application. | Review degree audit and contact advisor. | UG | GR |
What is the difference between Graduation and Commencement?
The word “graduation” is used to describe when you complete your degree requirements. Northern Kentucky University requires students to complete an official graduation application with the correct number of credits earned, before they can receive their diploma. The graduation application is used to invite you to the commencement ceremony. You do not need to request to walk in the same term in which applied to graduate.
For example, if you finish your degree requirements in the spring semester and have submitted a spring graduation application, you are invited to attend spring commencement and can say that you “graduated” in the spring. However, it takes some time for Northern Kentucky University to evaluate your record and send an official diploma. See "When Do I Receive My Diploma/Transcript" for the diploma release schedule.
"Commencement" is the official term for the walking graduation ceremony. Students often invite family and friends to this celebration event. At Northern Kentucky University, commencement ceremonies are held in both May (spring graduates) and December (summer and fall graduates). Participating in commencement does not mean you have graduated. The graduation application is used to invite you to the commencement ceremony. You do not need to request to walk in the same term in which applied to graduate.
Graduation questions?
Office of the University Registrar
(859) 572-5556
registrar@nku.edu
Commencement questions?
Office of Special Events
specialevents@nku.edu
Click here for more infromation
If you would like to participate in the commencement ceremony, but in a DIFFERENT TERM than you applied to graduate, please choose the correct participate in commencement request below.
You should only submit this form if you are requesting to participate in the commencement ceremony in a DIFFERENT TERM than you applied to graduate (finish your degree)
Paper diplomas are mailed using U.S. Postal Service following commencement each semester/term (summer, fall, spring). If you have a diploma address on file, your diploma will be mailed to this location.
The electronic or CeDiploma is provided via a link emailed to the student NKU email address or visit our certified electronic credential overview page.
The CeDiploma has legal standing, is non-repudiating, and can be validated on our Certifcation Validation page to provide absolute confidence in the credential’s authenticity. Questions should be redirected to registrar@nku.edu.
Students must satisfy all financial and administrative obligations to the University before diplomas can be released.
Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 | Summer 2024 |
Fall 2024 | |
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Graduation date to appear on transcript and diploma | 12/16/2023 |
05/05/2024 |
08/17/2024 | 12/14/2024 |
Release of transcript orders with degree date posted |
02/01/2024 | 06/14/2024 | 09/06/2024 | 01/31/2025 |
Release of CeDiplomas | 02/14/2024 |
07/01/2024 |
09/20/2024 | 02/14/2025 |
Paper diplomas are U.S. mailed by | 02/14/2024 |
07/01/2024 | 09/20/2024 | 02/14/2025 |
To place an order for an official transcript, click below.
The CeDiploma or electronic diploma has legal standing, is non-repudiating, and can be validated on our Certifcation Validation page to provide absolute confidence in the credential’s authenticity. Questions should be redirected to registrar@nku.edu.
Additional information regarding the CeDiploma can be found on our certified electronic credential overview page.
All credentials required to confer a degree must be submitted prior to the grade submission deadline for the anticipated graduation term. Failure to comply with these requirements will move the graduation date to the next graduation term.
For example:
To be eligible to graduate with honors, a student must: a) earn a minimum of 30 semester hours in residence (at NKU) for a Bachelor's degree, and 30 semester hours in residence (at NKU) for an Associate degree; b) have an overall GPA and NKU GPA of 3.50 or higher (the level of honors will be based on the NKU GPA). (See the current undergraduate catalog for more information.)
A student working to receive two bachelor degrees on the same date must:
a) complete requirements for both degrees
b) earn a minimum of 30 semester hours in residence beyond requirements for the first degree
c) earn a minimum of 60 semester hours in residence at NKU.
A student working to earn a second bachelor's degree after receiving the first must:
a) complete requirements for the second degree,
b) earn at least 12 semester hours in the major field offering the second degree,
c) earn a minimum of 30 semester hours in residence beyond requirements for the first degree.