GS25 Application for Graduation Instructions

A student must apply for graduation by the published academic Deadline Date of the student’s graduating term. Students who applied to graduate in a previous term and would like to update their graduation term must reapply for graduation by the published deadline. 

Start the process by clicking on the “GS25 Application/Reapplication for Graduation ” link in RAMWeb. Graduate degree candidates must be either enrolled for at least one credit or must register for CR during the term (fall, spring, or summer) you will graduate.

GS25 Application for Graduation Instructions

If you have not previously applied to graduate, please log in to RAMWeb to start the application process and follow the instructions below. Your GS25 Application for Graduation Form contains four sections. Section one is completed through RAMweb. Sections two through four are completed by the student and the department.

Reapplication for Graduation Instructions

If you applied to graduate in a previous term and did not complete all of your degree requirements or would like to change your graduation term with the Graduate School, please log into RAMWeb to start the reapplication process and follow the instructions below.

The online reapplication process must be completed prior to the deadline date posted for the student’s graduating term. Your application status will be updated by the published deadline date. 

Information for All Graduating Students

Deadline Dates

Please refer to the Graduation Deadline Dates for the term you plan to graduate. If graduating in a different department and/or degree program than you were admitted to the GS7 Request for Change of Department and/or Degree Program must be submitted and processed prior to the date when registration closes in the semester you apply to graduate. Registration dates are available from the Registrar’s website.

Discrepancy Clearance Response

A graduation clearance will be performed and you will be notified via email to access your graduation status from RAMweb. If there are discrepancies, your advisor will need to send the GS52 Discrepancy Clearance Response. 

Continuous Registration Policy

All students admitted to a graduate program at Colorado State University are required to be continuously registered in the fall and spring semester throughout their degree programs. Visit the Continuous Registration information page for details.