Checklist For All Graduates

Apply for Graduation:
It is recommended that you apply for graduation no later than one semester before your expected graduation date. Application deadlines: January 4th for spring and summer graduates; August 31st for fall graduates. It is strongly recommended that you apply for graduation once you meet the following criteria: 

• • Associate: Upon earning 45+ credits. – application is here. 
  • Bachelor: Upon earning 90+ credits. – application is here. 
  • Master: Upon earning 24+ credits. – application is here. 
  • Doctoral: Required prior to requesting to defend your dissertation. – Application is here. 

After you submit your graduation application, you must complete the following steps: 

1. Complete All Degree Requirements: All students must successfully complete the required courses for their degree program, as outlined in the University Catalog from their year of entry.

Commencement Eligibility by Degree Level: 

1. • Undergraduate and Master’s Students: 
     • December graduates may walk in the spring ceremony following their final term. 
     • Students finishing in summer may participate in the spring ceremony as degree candidates but must be enrolled in all remaining courses by April 15. 
   • Doctoral Students: 
     • Must complete all degree requirements to participate in commencement. 
     • Doctoral students graduating in August or December may walk the following spring.
2. Pay the Graduation Fee: All graduating students must pay a one-time, non-refundable graduation fee before receiving a diploma:
   • • Associate’s Degree: $75 
     • Bachelor’s Degree: $150 
     • Master’s Degree: $150
     • Doctoral Degree: $150
     • Double Bachelor’s Degree: $225 
   • How to Pay:
     • Online via the MyCapitol portal: How to Make a Payment via Transact
     • In person at the Business Office (Cash, Check, Money Order)
3. Settle Financial Accounts: All balances must be paid in full. Contact the following offices to ensure you have no holds: 
   • Business Office: businessoffice@CapTechU.edu, 301-369-2319 or 301-369-2318 
   • Financial Aid: finaid@CapTechU.edu, 301-369-2324 or 301-369-2320 
   • Residence Life: residencelife@CapTechU.edu, 240-965-2493
4. Order Your Regalia: Regalia is required for all ceremony participants and includes a cap, gown, hood, tassel, and honor cords (cords are distributed at check-in). 
   • • Undergraduate & Master’s: Must purchase regalia. 
     • Doctoral: May purchase or rent regalia.
       • Purchase Doctoral Regalia Here 
       • Rental and other ordering options open in January/February. 
     • Order at least 8 weeks before commencement. All doctoral regalia sales are final.

        

5. Complete the Financial Aid Exit Interview (Required for financial aid recipients only)
   • • You will receive instructions via email from the Financial Aid Office.
6. Complete Residence Life Requirements (For students who lived in campus housing)
   • • Ensure your housing responsibilities are fulfilled prior to graduation.
7. Submit the Graduating Student Survey: Select your division to complete the appropriate survey: 
   • • Undergraduate Survey 
     • Master’s Survey 
     • Doctoral Survey 

Important Note: 
Failure to complete all graduation requirements will exclude you from participating in the commencement ceremony and delay the issuance of your diploma.