How to Apply for Graduation

To apply for graduation, first log into Self Service and click on Graduation Overview. Then click on Apply under Application Status and follow the prompts as they appear on the screen and click "Submit".

Deadlines to apply for graduation:
April 5, 2024 - Last day to apply for May conferral
Aug. 2, 2024 - Last day to apply for August conferral

Aug. 2024 graduates are also invited to participate in the May 2024 commencement ceremony. * In order to participate in the May 2024 Commencement ceremony, Aug. 2024 graduates must apply for graduation by April 5, 2024.

For additional information about the last day to apply for graduation and conferral requirements, please follow this link to the most recent Ashland University Academic Catalog.

*This excludes August 2024 Physician Assistant Studies graduates, who will participate in a graduation celebration in August 2024 and are invited to participate in the May 2025 Commencement.

Contact Information

Spring Commencement Ceremony

The 2024 Spring Commencement ceremony is Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m. in the Niss Athletic Center. August 2023, December 2023, May 2024 and August 2024 graduates will be invited. No tickets will be required for this indoor ceremony.

Special Events for Graduates

Senior Night

Calling all seniors! It’s time to celebrate your success! You’re invited to our Senior Night event sponsored by the Ashland University Alumni Association on May 2nd from 7-9 p.m. in Upper Convo.

Enjoy complimentary food by Ashland’s award-winning catering, and a drink from our cash bar. Capture memories at our free photo booth and enter our raffle to win big with over $1,000 in prizes.

This event is for undergraduate seniors graduating in May 2024, August 2024, or December 2024 only. RSVP is required and your student ID will be required for check-in. Your driver’s license is also required to be shown at the cash bar. More details and RSVP information to come.
 

Office of Christian Ministry Senior Sendoffs

The Office of Christian Ministry will honor the seniors who have been active participants in their student ministries. These special gatherings will give upcoming graduates a chance to share how their experiences in FCA, Newman and The Well have played a role in their time at AU and how they are taking their faith into the world as they step into their future. It will also be a time for other students and our staff to bless them and pray for them as they begin their next chapter.

  • FCA Senior Sendoff: April 23 at 9 p.m.
  • Newman Senior Sendoff: April 14 at 4:30 p.m. Mass
  • The Well Senior Sendoff: April 25 at 8 p.m.
     

Other FAQs

Commencement Video Stream

The Spring 2024 commencement ceremony will be broadcast live at the link below. Come back on May 4 to view the ceremony live here. After the ceremony concludes, the video will be archived on the site for graduates to view at a later date.

 

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Past Commencement Ceremonies

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Students at commencement ceremony