Fall 2026 Graduation Timeline

Graduation applications were due October 9, 2026. Although we may still accept your application, we cannot guarantee that you will be notified prior to commencement of any outstanding graduation issues.

  •  Dec 12 – Commencement

    • For the commencement program - honors will be marked in accordance with the cumulative GPA you had at the conclusion of the Spring 2026 semester.
    • Diplomas will not be distributed to students at the commencement ceremony.
    • The names of students who have requested "Permission to Participate" in the ceremony will not be printed in the commencement program. These students are still required to apply to graduate during the semester/session in which all credits and/or requirements will be completed.

  • Dec 15 – Final grades are due from professors

    • This is also the last date to receive a grade change, if you still require one (incomplete, etc.) for fall graduation.

  • Dec 16 (approx.) – Final grades posted to your university transcript

    • If, after grades are posted, you have not completed the requirements for your degree, you will be notified by email. It is your responsibility to re-apply for graduation at the beginning of the semester that you plan to graduate.  If there is a break in attendance of one or more semester(s) and you have not requested an official leave of absence, you must apply for readmission in the Registrar’s office.

  • Jan 4 - Off-campus course transcripts must be recieved by Registrar 

    • Transcripts received in the Registrar’s Office later than this date will NOT be counted toward December graduation.  Students who miss this deadline will not be able to graduate with a December graduation date and will need to reapply to graduate in a future semester.

  • Jan 18 (approx.) - Degrees should be officially recorded on transcript

    • Degree conferral to occur on or around this date, your degree and any honors will be present on your transcript after conferral. If you request a transcript to be sent prior to this date, your degree may not be noted.
    • Earned honors are based on your cumulative GPA at the conclusion of your final semester. These honors are denoted on your diploma as follows:
      • Summa Cum Laude: 3.80 to 4.00
      • Magna Cum Laude: 3.60 to 3.79
      • Cum Laude: 3.40 to 3.59

  • Feb 1 – Feb 5, 2027 – estimated dates when diplomas will be mailed

    • Diploma Mailing - Please make sure your Permanent/Home address is correct before the end of final exams. Delivery of your diploma or any other important information is dependent upon correct information.  Your diploma must be mailed to an appropriate “street” address.  Diplomas cannot be delivered to a P.O. Box.
    • If you must pick up your diploma due to any mailing problems, you must present photo identification to have your diploma released.
    • If your diploma is being mailed out of the continental U.S. you will be responsible for the additional fees to be sent by registered airmail. You are responsible for assuring that the Registrar’s Office has been notified and has the correct address out of the continental U.S.
    • If you have a hold/restriction on your account, an email will be sent to your Kutztown Email account, Once your hold has been lifted and restrictions removed, please contact the Registrar’s Office at 610-683-4485 or , so that your diploma can be mailed promptly.

  • COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDENTS - For questions regarding your Teacher Certification (TIMS) application, please contact Tanya Faust in the Dean's office, College of Education at 610-683-4332.