California State University, Long Beach

Brotman Hall BH 101

Enrollment Services

(562) 985-5471

GRADUATION PROCEDURES-BACCALAUREATE
Graduation Semester

Request to Graduate Filing Deadlines

Fall

Preceding March 1

Winter

Preceding March 1

Spring

Preceding October 15

Summer

Preceding October 15

Commencement Ceremony/Diploma Fee: $45
Program Certificate Fee: $10
What must I do before I file to graduate?
1. Complete 90 semester units (can include work in progress)
2. Attempt the Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE). You must fulfill the Graduation Writing Assessment
Requirement to graduate
3. Meet with your adviser to review your plan to complete all remaining degree requirements on time
4. Review your Academic Requirements Report or unofficial transcript to verify that your degree objectives are correct. If an objective is missing, you must see your advisor prior to filing. For additional information, see Changing Degree Objectives
5. Check your Academic Requirements Report and see if there is a Timely Graduation Alert near the top of the report. If you have been identified as a Super Senior or Senior Plus student, you may be required to submit a Timely Graduation Appeal* when you file your Request to Graduate
6. Ensure your contact information is current in MyCSULB
What do I need to submit?
1. A completed “Request to Graduate” form.
2. Commencement Ceremony/Diploma Fee ($45). If submitting your request after the filing deadline noted above, you must include a $10 late filing fee.
3. A Timely Graduation Appeal, if required
Submit all required documentation to the Office of Enrollment Services, Brotman Hall 101.
*In compliance with CSULB’s Timely Graduation for Undergraduate Students policy, students may earn up to 120% of the number of units required for the degree in their declared primary major. Any additional degree objectives (e.g., majors, minors, certificates) must be completed within the additional units allowed. If you are requesting additional time beyond the point when you will earn 120% of the units required for your primary degree, you must file a Timely
Graduation Appeal. See CSULB’s Timely Graduation for Undergraduate Students for additional information.
For additional information regarding graduation, please visit our website at http://www.csulb.edu/depts/enrollment/graduation/bachelors/index.html For additional information regarding commencement, please visit this site: http://www.csulb.edu/projects/commencement/ Revised 11/11

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California State University, Long Beach

Brotman Hall BH 101

Enrollment Services

(562) 985-5471

REQUEST TO GRADUATE – BACCALAUREATE
Last Name____________________________ First Name __________________________ Middle _______________
Campus ID ___________________________ Requested Graduation Term ___________________________________
I certify that my current degree objective(s) listed on MyCSULB is accurate
(degree objectives consist of major, minor, and/or certificate programs* please note certificate programs are an additional $10 fee)

I wish to drop the following degree objective(s) _________________________________________________

Diploma Mailing Instructions
Would you like your diploma mailed to you?
YES Please mail my diploma to the following address: Remember, it is your responsibility that your address is current. You can verify the address and update as necessary on MyCSULB.
Home Address

Mailing Address

Diploma Address

NO Notify me via email when my diploma arrives; I will pick it up. (verify your email address on MyCSULB)
Note: Your diploma will be printed with your name of record. You can view the name that will be used on MyCSULB.
To change your name, an official request must be submitted with the appropriate documentation to the Office of
Enrollment Services.

I commit that I have an appropriate graduation plan that will enable me to graduate by the term requested and in compliance with CSULB’s Timely Graduation Policy.
Student Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ___________________________

Office of Enrollment Services
Timely Graduation Status:
Date:

Revised 11/11

Senior
ES Staff:

Senior Plus

Super Senior
Fees:

$45

$55

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