You've done it: you've taken the required classes, earned your credit hours, and developed the knowledge and skills that will lead you to a rewarding career. It's time to graduate. But before you get your degree and take part in the commencement ceremony, you need to apply to graduate.
Find instructions on this process and other important graduation information below.
All students must apply to graduate. You can apply online.
Be sure to consult the listed dates below to ensure you've applied in time.
| Graduation Date | Priority Application Deadline | Late Application Deadline** |
|---|---|---|
| Fall '26 | March 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026 |
| Spring '27 | October 1, 2026 | May 1, 2027 |
| Summer '27 | March 1, 2027 | August 1, 2027 |
| Graduation Date | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall '26 | October 16, 2026 |
| Spring '27 | March 1, 2027 |
| Summer '27 | June 1, 2027 |
Graduate Students - $50.00
Undergraduate Students - $50.00
Post-Master's Degree Certificates - $25.00
**Students who apply after the late application deadline may be subject to a late fee and are not guaranteed to receive a degree audit in time for registration.
Please log into myfairmontstate.edu to check for any holds on your account.
Once you have applied for graduation, a reapply hold will be placed onto your account just before registration for the following term. This hold is to prevent pending graduates from registering for a term past their graduation date without reapplying for admission.
It is important to apply early or by the deadline for graduation and to have your graduation audit completed to make sure that you are ready to graduate. One graduation audit will be provided only for students who have applied for graduation. All other students must see their academic advisor. Graduation audits are provided via campus email accounts.
To request an audit, please call 304-367-4659 or email graduation@fairmontstate.edu. Please check your campus email account often for degree audit update information.
**Please note:
Check your campus email account often for ceremony updates. You may also visit the Commencement webpage.
Cap and gown is required to participate in Commencement and you may order your cap and gown online. Orders may be picked up at the Soar Store or shipped to your home. The deadline for pick-up orders is October 20th, 2026 and the deadline to have them shipped is November 15th, 2026. After the deadline, please contact the Soar Store directly at (304) 367-4654.
Please check your student email account for updates.
Dear Pending Graduate,
Congratulations on nearing the completion of your degree! You are important to us, and we want to continue to serve you. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. Your feedback is invaluable and will help us to improve the services the Encova Career Development Center offers to you and future students. The responses you provide will be kept strictly confidential.
Thank you for taking the time to help us in this effort!
