Graduation
The Graduation Section is responsible for processing graduation checks and graduation clearances for liberal studies, university wide and grade point average requirements for all undergraduate and graduate students. We also monitor the foreign language admission requirement.
Graduation is located in the Office of the University Registrar, A3900 University Center.
For further information please contact Dianne Skinner or call the Office of the Registrar at 850-644-5850 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Apply for Graduation Online
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Diploma Reorders
- Degrees of Distinction
- Summer Ceremony Information
- Summer Graduation Information
| Term | Application Period | Commencement Date | Time |
| Summer 2008 | May 12, 2008 - May 30, 2008 | August 9, 2008 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Fall 2008 | August 25, 2008 - September 12, 2008 | December 13, 2008 | 9:00 a.m. |
| December 13, 2008 | 2:00 p.m. | ||
| Spring 2009 | January 6, 2009 - January 23, 2009 | May 1, 2009 | 7:30 p.m. |
| May 2, 2009 | 9:00 a.m. | ||
| May 2, 2009 | 2:00 p.m. |
Cap and Gown order dates
Summer 2008
June 2nd through June 13th, 2008 - Florida State Bookstore.
(Late orders with a $10.00 late fee will be taken June 16 - 20, 2008)
Herff/Jones on-site June 2nd - 4th.
Cap and Gown pick up dates
Summer 2008
July 28th through August 1st, 2008 - Florida State Bookstore 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Fall and Spring Commencement Ceremony Breakdowns by Colleges (TBD)
Graduation Ceremony Webcasts
FSU Spring 2008 Commencement Ceremonies webcasts
Friday, April 25, 2008 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 26, 2008 9:00 a.m.
FSU Fall 2007 Commencement Ceremonies webcast
Saturday, December 15, 2007 9:00 a.m.
FSU Summer 2007 Commencement Ceremonies webcast
Saturday, August 4, 2007 9:00 a.m.
Diploma Reorders
Diplomas are ordered every Friday.
You should receive it within two weeks of the order date.
To order a new or replacement diploma (size 11x14), you will need to send a written request with your signature and the following information:
- Your name the way you would like it printed on the diploma (If your name has changed and you would like the new name printed on the diploma, we will need proof of the name change in the form of a copy of your driver's license, marriage license, etc.)
- The last four digits of your social security number
- The semester and year of graduation and major/degree
- Your mailing address
- A $5.00 (per diploma) check or money order payable to Florida State University
Make sure you sign the request and mail it to the following address:
Florida State University
Room A3900 UCA
282 Champions Way
PO Box 3062400
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2400

