• Any questions regarding how to complete the Application for Graduation should be directed to the ESM Registrar's Office at registrar@esm.rochester.edu

  • Diploma Name

    Your Legal name as it appears in UR Student is how we will print your name on the diploma and in the commencement book.

    If you would like a different name, follow these instructions for adding a diploma name type to your UR Student record: Add Diploma Name.

    NOTE: Pay special attention to upper and lower case letters, spacing, abbreviations and accent marks. Your name will print exactly as you have entered into UR Student. Your name will print exactly as you have submitted and will appear in First Name, Middle Name, Last Name order.

    Diploma name must be updated by the application deadline for your selected conferral date. You can review the deadlines here: How do I apply for graduation?

  • Degree and Major Information

    Select the term and year that you anticipate completing your degree requirements. Mid-term conferrals (October and February) are options for MA, MM, DMA and PhD degree candidates ONLY. Your expected Completion Date (ECD) in UR Student will be updated to the term and year selected on this form. If this request will result in a change in class year (undergraduates) you will need to meet with an academic advisor for approval. Your degree requirements will be reviewed for completion at that time.
  • Please select one if this pertains to your program.
  • Use CTRL to select more than one option.
  • Diploma Address

    We will mail your diploma to the Primary Home Mailing address as it appears in UR Student based on the schedule posted on our website here: Academic Progress and Conferral.

    If you would like a different address, follow these instructions for adding a diploma address type to your UR Student record: Add Diploma Address.

  • Questions/Concerns?

  • Final Submission

    I understand that upon receipt of the application for graduation, the Office of the University Registrar will update the Expected Completion Date in UR Student to match the term end date for the term selected on this form. The degree will be reviewed for completion at that time. Submission of this form does not ensure degree completion. You must check with your academic department(s) to make certain that you have met all the academic requirements for your degree. Undergraduate Students: You may need to discuss your graduation plans with additional offices if you are planning to graduate outside of the standard 8 semesters. This includes but is not limited to: Financial Aid, Residential Life, International Services, etc. You are strongly encouraged to meet with your academic advisor to discuss your plans for completion once you have submitted this form.

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