Congratulations Class of 2025! May 17 will be here before you know it, so APPLY for graduation today!

 

Follow these steps to ensure you are on the right path to graduation.

Step 1: Apply for Graduation

All students intending to graduate in May 2025 must apply for graduation through Cardinal Students by Friday, March 7, 2025. Select the Academic Progress tile from the main page of Cardinal Students follow the menu option "Apply for Graduation" and then follow the on-screen prompts.

Students who miss the March 7 deadline to submit a graduation application in Cardinal Students should email cua-enrollmentservices@cua.edu to submit a late application.  Please keep in mind that it may not be possible to add late applicants to the commencement program.

Step 2: Reconcile Your Account

Reconcile your student account to make sure it is free of holds that would prevent you from receiving your diploma. Contact the office that placed your hold for additional guidance. 

Holds may also be applied by the following offices:

Step 3: Order Regalia Online

Regalia may be purchased at the University Bookstore or online. Please see this page for more information. 

Step 4: Complete Exit Loan Counseling

Students who received a Federal Loan while attending The Catholic University of America must complete Exit Loan Counseling as a condition of their loan. Visit the Financial Aid website to find out how to complete your specific Federal Loan Exit Counseling.

Step 5: Check Your Email for Updates from your Academic School

Please be sure to check and read your email regularly to receive the most updated information from your Academic Department about what you should do the day of Commencement.