Forms & Services

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For information on How to Apply to graduate please select the link below. 

Select here to apply to graduate!

Have additional questions or concerns regarding your graduation application? Please contact Undergraduate Degree Services or visit them online.

Undergraduate Degree Services 

  • Email: uds@csun.edu
  • Phone: 818-677-3700
  • Location: Bayramian Hall Room 170

 

If graduating this academic year BUT missed the deadline to participate at the commencement ceremonies (March 6th 2026) then you can still appeal to participate and should do the following:

Please Note:

COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM BOOK:  A commencement program book containing all names of the current year's graduates will be provided to all graduates at the commencement ceremony. Names are provided to our office through the Office of the Registrar around early April. Your name appearing in the book will be based on the time that you applied to graduate (either with Undergraduate Degree Services or Graduate Studies). If appealing to participate, your name should appear in the program book if you applied to graduate by early April. 

CEREMONY TICKETS: Tickets will be distributed online to all eligible graduates first and will have a ticketing window that will last two to three weeks.  Once the ticketing window closes for all general graduates, we will be able to award tickets to those who are approved in their appeal to participate. The amount of tickets will be based on the amount available at the time of your approval. 

Thank you for your application. Participation Appeal Application submissions have now closed.

The spring ceremony is for graduating students within this Academic Year (Fall 2025, Spring/Summer 2026). 


Those graduating NEXT academic year (Fall 2026) and wish to "WALK EARLY" at the current year's commencement ceremonies can file an appeal.

The following must be met when filing an appeal: 

  • Have applied to graduate with Undergraduate Degree Services or Graduate Studies and it is reflected on your Degree Progress Report (DPR).
  • Units remaining toward completion of your degree in Fall 2026 are:
    • Domestic Students - 6 units remaining
    • International Students - 9 units remaining
  • All coursework and substitutions from CSUN and other institutions have been submitted and are reflected on your DPR. 
  • Can provide a compelling reason for your appeal (250 characters or less).

NOTES:

COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM BOOK: Students who are requesting to 'walk early' (graduates for next Fall 26) will not be in the Commencement Program Book but will be in the following year's book since that will accurately reflect one's graduation year.  

CEREMONY TICKETS: Tickets will be distributed online to all eligible graduates first and will have a ticketing window that will last two to three weeks. Once the ticketing window closes for all general graduates, we will be able to award tickets to those who are approved in their appeal to participate. The amount of tickets will be based on the amount available at the time of your approval. 

Thank you for your application. Walk-Early Application submissions have now closed.

 

The Preferred Name on file will appear on your diploma. If it is incorrect, please update it in your CSUN Student Portal. Here is a how-to guide: https://www.csun.edu/current-students/update-personal-information#contact

According to the U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs (BCA), a letter of invitation is not part of the required documentation for a visitor visa (B-2 or combined B1/B2). Moreover, the BCA states it is not one of the factors used in determining whether the visa is issued or denied.

NOTE: If you can provide documentation stating this letter is required, we will be happy to review said documentation and respond accordingly.

Please contact these offices if further Visa assistance is required: 

 

This appeal is intended for graduates who are currently registered in Tassel but did not claim their commencement tickets by the April 10 deadline.
 

Important Notice

At this time, missed ticket appeals are not available for these ceremonies:

  • David Nazarian College of Business & Economics | May 16, 2026 8:00AM 
  • College of Social & Behavioral Sciences I | May 17, 2026 8:00AM

Graduates are still eligible to attend their assigned ceremony. However, if you are requesting tickets to invite guests, you may submit an appeal to be considered for accommodation at an alternate ceremony, contingent on availability.

Thank you for your application. Missed Ticket Appeal Application submissions have now closed.

Don't miss out on this opportunity!

CSUN invites students from the graduating class to apply to be the student commencement speaker. Don't miss out on this opportunity.

Speaker Applications for Spring 2026 are now closed. Please check back for future opportunities. Thank you for your application!

Each year, four graduating seniors are selected to receive the Outstanding Graduating Senior Award in recognition of academic excellence, meaningful contributions to campus and community, and exceptional achievements or personal challenges overcome. Each recipient receives a $2,000 award, sponsored by the University Foundation, and will be honored at the annual Honors Convocation at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Degree award date of Fall 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (cumulative or last 60 units)

  • Completed application, including:

    • Statement of Qualifications

    • Unofficial transcript

    • Two letters of recommendation (at least one from a Cal State Northridge faculty member)

Deadline: Monday, March 23, 2026

Application submissions for Outstanding Graduating Senior Award 2026 are now closed. Thank you for applying!