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Graduation and Diploma Information

馃帗 Commencement Ceremony

Students who qualify may participate in the Commencement Ceremony 

  • Commencement is held at the end of the spring semester.
  • Students who graduated in the previous summer or fall semesters are also invited to participate.
  • Note: Final course grades are submitted after the ceremony. Participation does not guarantee that all degree or certificate requirements have been met.

馃敆 For more details, visit: hawaii.hawaii.edu/graduation

Diploma and Certificate Orders

To receive a diploma or certificate, students must submit the Diploma/Certificate Order Form to the Admissions & Records Office by the posted deadline.

  • Diplomas can be printed in English and/or Hawaiian.
  • The current fee is $25.00 per diploma or certificate, due at the time of order (non-refundable).
  • If requirements are not met for that semester, the fee can be applied to a future request for the same credential. Any increase in price will require payment of the difference.
  • All outstanding financial obligations must be cleared before a diploma can be released.

Awarding of Degrees and Certificates

Students may be automatically awarded a degree or certificate when their enrolled coursework satisfies the requirements.

  • Notification will be sent when a student becomes eligible for a credential.
  • Once requirements are met, the credential will appear on the student鈥檚 official transcript.
  • There is no cost for this process.
  • If a student wishes not to receive the credential, a form must be submitted. Please consult with a counselor for assistance.