Graduation
College of Education and Learning Design Graduation
Congratulations! Whether you’ve completed an undergraduate or graduate program, the hard work is over. At St. Cloud State, we strive to make the graduation process as straightforward as possible, so you and your loved ones can focus on celebrating your educational achievements.
If your question isn’t answered by the information below, please contact registrar@stcloudstate.edu.
Undergraduate Requirements
Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree in teacher education must meet the following academic standards to qualify for graduation
- Minimum of 120 undergraduate semester credits.
- Minimum 2.5 overall grade point average (only SCSU courses count in the overall GPA)
- Minimum 40 credits of coursework at the upper division (300-400) level
- Professional education–see specific requirements listed on degree audit report.
To ensure you've met all requirements, check out the graduation checklist below.
Undergraduate Checklist
Graduation FAQs
When Should I Apply for Graduation?
Students should apply for graduation after registering for their last semester of courses.
How Do I Change My Graduation Term?
What are the Requirements for Graduating from an Undergraduate Program with Honors?
Graduation honors are determined by your SCSU GPA and 30 graded upper division credits.
Cum Laude: awarded to graduates with a GPA of 3.25–3.49
Magna Cum Laude: awarded to graduates with a GPA of 3.5–3.74
Summa Cum Laude: awarded to graduates with a GPA of 3.75 or higher
Where Can I Purchase Graduation Regalia?
When is My Commencement Ceremony?
Visit the link below for updated commencement information, or email commencement@stcloudstate.edu with questions.
When Will I Receive My Diploma?
Your diploma will be mailed approximately 8 weeks following the end of the term. Make sure you confirm your delivery address in eServices, or email registrar@stcloudstate.edu if your diploma needs to be shipped out of the country.