Preparing to Graduate

Prepare for graduation by checking eligibility, degree requirements, and submitting your application to graduate through self-service.

Eligibility

Please speak with your primary academic advisor to check your status. This is crucial to make certain you are listed in the official commencement program, and we have your name and degree(s) listed correctly. You must apply to graduate and receive your degree. You may also check your status online through . Instructions are listed in the Verification for Graduation tab on this page.

Verification for Graduation

Follow the steps to make sure you stay on track to graduate. You must first apply to graduate and receive academic verification, before you may attend the commencement ceremony or receive your diploma.

CHECK MY PROGRESS IN SELF-SERVICE

Confirm that your major is listed correctly on the My Progress section of Self-Service. Self-Service can be accessed through . My Progress will list the major and degree that will appear on your diploma and in the graduation program.

If you are in two majors or 2 degree programs or have a minor, these will also be listed in My Progress. If your degree/major/minor is listed incorrectly or not listed on My Progress, contact the Office of the Registrar. Confirm that all your requirements are either completed or in progress.

If you have any requirements that are not started, see your advisor to ensure you graduate on time.

SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION

You must submit an application for graduation form online through Self-Service to verify eligibility for graduation. To apply to graduate, you will need to complete the at the beginning of the semester prior to the semester in which you intend to graduate.

TWO MAJORS OR DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS

If you have two majors or are in a dual degree program or will be receiving two degrees, please submit an application for each major/degree.

UNDERGRADUATE

Completion of the Application for Graduation establishes you as a degree candidate and initiates an academic verification review of your credentials. You will receive notification from your primary academic advisor only if you are missing any requirements.

GRADUATE

Academic Attire

Dress Code

Academic attire includes the academic gown, hood, cap and dark shoes, preferably black. Underneath the academic attire, dark clothing is highly recommended.
The academic hood is not worn until it is officially placed on each student by a faculty member.
The tassel is worn on the right side until the very end of the graduation ceremony.

Regalia

A cap, gown and hood are required for Commencement. Regalia is for sale through the D'Youville Campus Store with partnership from Herff Jones.

There are some important dates to keep in mind:

If graduates are having their order shipped to the store, the last date they can place their order is: Friday, October 24, 2025 . Any orders placed after this date may incur additional fees.
If graduates are having their order shipped to their home address, the last date they can place their order is: Friday, November 7, 2025 . Any orders placed after this date may incur additional fees.

For any graduate that is eligible for Latin Honors, the cords can be purchased from the Campus Store for $15.00.

REMINDER: Please save your order confirmation email until your regalia has been picked up or delivered.

Contact the D’Youville Campus Store at DYUstore@dyu.edu with any questions.

Latin Honor Cords:

SUMMA CUM LAUDE “With the highest praise,” is awarded for cumulative averages of 3.90 or higher.

MAGNA CUM LAUDE “With great praise,” is awarded for cumulative averages of 3.70 or higher.

CUM LAUDE “With praise,” is awarded for cumulative averages of 3.46 or higher.

To be eligible for these honors, students must have completed 60 hours of undergraduate course work at D’Youville University. Honors pertain only to undergraduate course work

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