Office of the University Registrar

Apply to Graduate

1. Run your Degree Evaluation on Patriot Web.

• Be sure that all of your degree requirements will be met by the conferral date. Speak with your advisor regarding any questions.

2. Apply to graduate on Patriot Web.

• Go to Timelines for submission deadlines for each semester. **If you missed the deadline, see the late graduation application instructions.**
• Instructions:
1. Login to Patriot Web
2. Click on Student Services
3. Click on Student Records
4. Click on Apply to Graduate
5. Click on the circle next to your Current program
• If you have two programs, complete the steps for your first program, and then repeat the entire process for the second.
6. Choose your Graduation Date and click Continue
• Choose the term in which you will have completed ALL degree requirements. Students intending to walk in the May Commencement ceremony and also complete required coursework in the Summer must select Summer.
7. The next screen will display the way your name will appear on your diploma.  If you would like to change your diploma name, contact the Office of the University Registrar at 703-993-2441.  Click Continue.
8. Select your diploma mailing address
• Choose your current address or “new” to enter a new address
• If you choose” new”, carefully enter the address you want your diploma mailed to.
9. Review your address and correct if necessary.
10. Review the summary information.  Report any errors or omissions immediately to graduate@gmu.edu or 703-993-2441
11. Click Submit.

3. Complete Student Survey.

• Submit the Student Survey during your final semester at Mason.

4. Final Review by Office of the University Registrar.

5. Degree Conferral

• Go to Timeline for specific dates.
• Transcripts showing conferred degrees will be available after the conferral date as degrees are evaluated and posted. Diplomas will be mailed 6-8 weeks after each conferral date.