CSUN Wordmark
Apply to Graduate

The following page is a three column layout with a header that contains a quicklinks jump menu and the search CSUN function. Page sections are identified with headers. The footer contains update, contact and emergency information.

UDS Links

When and How to Apply for Graduation

Your application for the Bachelor’s Degree and Diploma initiates the graduation evaluation process, participation in Commencement, and receipt of your diploma. You may apply for graduation once you have declared a major and completed 90 units (including work-in-progress) or approximately one year prior to your planned graduation date. At least one semester of work must be completed in residence at Cal State Northridge before our office can complete your graduation evaluation.

GET STARTED

STEP 1
Review the Graduation Checklist so you'll have an overview of the process and avoid common roadblocks that can prevent you from graduating on your planned date.
STEP 2
 Print and complete the Application for Bachelor’s Degree and Diploma.
STEP 3
 Schedule an appointment with your major advisor. Take your completed "Application for Bachelor's Degree and Diploma" to your appointment along with the following documents:
  • First Bachelor's Degree Candidates: Bring a copy of My Academic Planner (MAP) or My Plan to Graduate to your meeting. Use MAP or MPG to plan your remaining coursework in future terms.
  • Second Bachelor's Degree Candidates: Bring a copy of your "department evaluation" to the meeting. MAP is not available for second bachelor's degree students at this time.
STEP 4
 Review your planned coursework with your major advisor and your minor advisor if any. Obtain their signatures for the major, second major, and/or minor(s) on your Application for Bachelor’s Degree and Diploma.
STEP 5
 With your completed application, attach one of the following documents:
  • First Bachelor's Degree Candidates: Include a copy of your MAP or My Plan to Graduate.
  • First Bachelor's Degree majoring in Journalism: Include a copy of your Journalism department evaluation along with your MAP or My Plan to Graduate.
  • Second Bachelor's Degree Candidates: Include a copy of your department evaluation.
STEP 6
 Submit the application, attached documents, and $47 processing fee to Undergraduate Degree Services in Bayramian Hall Room 150 before your APPLICATION DEADLINE.

Applying after the filing deadline may delay receipt of your graduation evaluation and your graduating senior status priority registration appointment time. Commencement participation could also be affected.