George Mason University

Submit a Late Graduation Application only if all of these apply:

• You are currently enrolled in your final semester,
• You intend to graduate at the end of this semester, and
• The online graduation application is no longer available.

Since you missed the online graduation application filing deadline, your degree may be awarded later than most of your classmates and receipt of your diploma may be delayed.

Instructions

1. Complete the Late Graduation Application.

• The form will be sent to your Advisor/Department. Review this guide for a preview of the form: Late Graduation Application – Student Guide.

2. Verify Diploma Address. 

• To review the address, please go to the Diploma Mailing Address page and follow the instructions provided.
• You may add a Diploma Address in Patriot Web or through the Late Graduation Application.
• Failure to enter a diploma address will prevent you from receiving your diploma.

3. Verify Diploma Name

• Go to the Student Records menu on Patriot Web.
• Click on the Expected Date of Graduation. The name listed here is your diploma name. If you have a suffix as part of your name in your official student record (i.e., Jr. or III), it will not appear here but will appear on your diploma.
• If the name listed is incorrect, you may update it in the Late Graduation Application or call the Office of the University Registrar at 703-993-2000.