Graduation On-Line
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation!
The following links contain important information in preparing for graduation.
View and Edit Diploma Information
Check your account balance via SIO
Federal Student Loan Exit Counseling On-Line
Commencement Ceremony - May 18, 2008
Yearbook information
The deadlines for updating your diploma information are as follows:
March 28 for May graduates.
March 28 for August graduates who plan to march in the May 2008 ceremony.
Important note: All student account balances must be settled prior to receiving your diploma. Please check SIO for your account balance.
View and Edit Diploma Information
This is where you will apply for graduation, view and verify academic data, and update important information that will be used to print your diploma and the University's commencement program.
Diploma and Transcript Information
A Carnegie Mellon diploma is a student's certificate of accomplishment. The student's official transcript is to be considered the official record for all degree(s), major(s), minor(s), and honors.
Diplomas:
The diploma is printed with the name the student approved within Graduation On-Line, along with the student's primary degree (i.e. Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering).
Beginning in May 2008, minors will no longer be listed on the diploma, although the will continue to be indicated on the official transcript.
Diplomas are distributed to graduates during or immediately following the commencement ceremony. Certain circumstances will result in you receiving your diploma at a later date, and you will be informed of this well before the ceremony. If you are unable to attend the ceremony, diplomas will be available for pick-up or mail-out in the weeks following commencement. Diplomas are not available prior to the stated date of graduation.
The diploma is 14 x 17 inches and is marked with a gold and burgundy seal.
Transcripts:
The transcript is the official record of a student's progress and accomplishment at Carnegie Mellon. In addition to a complete academic record, the major field of study and any minor(s) will appear on the official transcript (i.e. Major: Business Administration, Minor: Occupational Education, Minor Specialization: English Studies).
Federal Student Loan Exit Counseling On-Line
According to Federal regulations, a Federal Student Loan borrower is required to attend an entrance counseling session prior to their Federal Student Loan funds being credited to their student account, and an exit counseling session prior to graduating or withdrawing from the school they are currently attending.
Commencement Ceremony - May 18, 2008
This is where you can order your cap, gown and hoods. Find out what location and time your departmental ceremony will occur, get visitor information, and much, much more.
Yearbook information
This is where you can find information regarding the current yearbook as well as ordering information.
Replacement diplomas
If you find the need to order another copy of your diploma you will follow the instructions on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cap & Gown
I'm a December graduate, and I cannot log in to order my cap and gown. What do I do?
Email Cap & Gown.
Additional Graduation and Diploma FAQs
Alumni Contact Information
You will soon enter the alumni ranks. You can view alumni events, find out about networking or find out where your friends are through the Alumni Database.
Questions? Send all email and feedback to commence.