Graduation Forms

All forms submitted are normally processed in two to three business days, not including the date received.  There are several peak periods, (graduation, the priority registration period etc.) when processing time may take longer.

FormsWhoDescription
Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's TransitionUndergraduate StudentsUsed with the bachelor's graduation application; Only for those accepted into an accelerated master's program. Note: While the university has mandated telework, please complete this form using an e-signature and sending it to the appropriate party through your Mason email account.
Diploma Name and Accent Mark Request- online formAll StudentsUse this form to request a name other than your legal name on your diploma, or to add a special accent mark in the name printed on your diploma. 
Graduation InvitationAll StudentsFor use by international students. Submit as an addendum to enrollment verifications available from Patriot Web or degree verifications available from the National Student Clearinghouse.
Late Graduation ApplicationAll StudentsUsed to apply for graduation after the online application is no longer available. A Retroactive Graduation Request is required after the 6 week grace period has passed.
Retroactive Graduation ApplicationAll StudentsRequired after the 6 week graduation grace period has elapsed.
Time Limit ExtensionGraduate StudentsFor Graduate students who need to extend their graduation deadline or advancement to candidacy deadline.
Withdraw Graduation ApplicationAll StudentsStudents who decide to delay their graduation to a future term