How to Petition to Graduate

Graduate students should submit a formal petition for their degree through the new online petition process via Owl Express. To petition to graduate, please follow the steps listed below.

  1. Login to 
  2. Select Student Records tab
  3. Select Petition to Graduate

The graduation petition process initiates a petition fee assessment, and the academic record will be audited to determine eligibility toward the degree. Expect four to six weeks for results of an initial degree audit. Audit Results are viewable at the Display Petition Status link in Owl Express, and you will be prompted by email to view status changes in addition to essential audit results and graduation policies.

IMPORTANT NOTE: When you submit this Petition to Graduate form, the Registrar's office will automatically assess a $50.00 diploma fee to your account.

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