Applying for Graduation
Candidates for degrees should apply to graduate through their myau.american.edu account. Students apply for graduation during their last semester of study. The application is available under the "Academics" section of the portal. No fee is required.
| Graduation | Application Period* |
| Spring 2012 | November 2011 - March 30, 2012 |
| Summer 2012 | January 2012 - June 1, 2012 |
| Fall 2012 | May 1, 2012 - November 1, 2012 |
* Application dates are subject to change.
Only after application for graduation has been made can the Office of the Registrar begin processing the necessary information for final certification of graduation.
Late applications may result in the student's name being omitted from the commencement program and other printed materials and will delay the student's ability to rent commencement regalia.
Students who fail to complete all degree requirements by the end of the term for which they applied to graduate must reapply in order to graduate later.
If you have any questions, please call Student Records Service at (202) 885-2252 or email record_services@american.edu.
