Senior Graduation Information

Applying to Graduate

Students will need to submit an application for graduation (apply to graduate) in HomerConnect. For a step-by-step guide on how to do so please click here.

Please note that UG students will need a minimum of 85 earned credits and Graduate Students a minimum of 15 earned credits to access the application. If you need to make a change to your application after you have submitted it, please email registrar@ithaca.edu for assistance.

This is not the same as registering for Commencement. The application for graduation only lets us know that you are approaching the end of your degree requirements, how you would like your name to appear on your diploma, and where we should send it.

Students may participate in the Commencement Ceremony that aligns with their graduation date, the one before or the one after. For example, a student graduating in May 2025 is eligible to participate in the December 2024, May 2025 or December 2025 Commencement Ceremonies. For more information, please visit the Ithaca College Commencement Page.

Attention Seniors: May 2025 Honor Cord Information

Graduation Honor Cords for the May 2025 Commencement Ceremony

Distribution for Latin honor cords will be forthcoming for December 2025 graduates.

The Latin honors listed within the commencement program and honor cord distribution are based on cumulative GPA calculated and IC credits earned as of February 1, 2025.

This calculation and deadline is for the purposes of the ceremony only and does not affect the final awarded degree or transcript.
Changes will not be made to ceremony honors status or distribution of honor cords after February 1, 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact registrar@ithaca.edu.

Honor Cord Distribution

Seniors whose FINAL cumulative GPA reflects excellent scholarship are awarded their degree with the designation of cum laude, magna cum laude, or summa cum laude. The cumulative GPA ranges for the three honors designations are listed below. A minimum of 60 credits must be earned at Ithaca College to qualify for this recognition.

Graduation Honors for Awarded Degree and Final Transcripts

Honor	GPA
SUMMA CUM LAUDE	3.900 AND ABOVE
MAGNA CUM LAUDE	3.700-3.899
CUM LAUDE	3.500-3.699

Senior Student Workshop

Diploma Information

Now that you have graduated, how and when do you get your diploma?

Diplomas are processed through parchment. We will mail your paper copy and send an e-diploma for you to the mailing and email address provided in your graduation application
We cannot release your diploma until you have completed the First Destination Survey. For more information on this please contact the Center for Career Exploration and Development Office.
Diplomas should be available around 4-6 weeks after graduation.

Frequently Asked Questions for Graduation

Undergraduate students must reach at least 85 Earned Credit Hours. Earned Credit Hours only include courses you have passed and received a grade for and transfer credit. Graduate students must reach at least 15 Earned Credit Hours. Typically, students apply one full semester prior to graduation. Spring and summer graduates would apply in the fall semester.

A double major is when a student completes two majors with the same degree type and completes at least 120 credits. For example, both Sociology and Anthropology are a Bachelor of Arts degree. Therefore, the student will receive one diploma and only needs to apply for gradation once. A dual degree is when a student completes two majors in different degree programs and completes at least 150 credits. For example, Biology is a Bachelor of Science degree and Psychology is a Bachelor of Arts degree. Therefore, the student will receive two diplomas and needs to apply twice, once for each degree

No, both majors/degrees must be completed simultaneously in order to graduate. You may drop the incomplete major by submitting a change of major form in IC Workflow.

Once your new major is approved and processed, we will delete your prior application and ask you to submit a new one via email from registrar@ithaca.edu. If you are changing just your minor no action is required.

If you need to change your diploma address, from your IC email account, email registrar@ithaca.edu with the new address. If you need to change your expected graduation date please submit a Change of Expected Graduation Date form via ICworkflow, your application will be updated.

In HomerConnect, Click on Student Records, Financial Aid, and Residential Life; Click on Student Records; and Click on View Submitted Graduation Application(s).

Applications will remain active for one year, after that it will be deleted and a new request will need to be submitted when you are ready to graduate.

Yes, you should submit your application by the dates listed in the catalog to ensure your information is accurate for Commencement

Students who did not graduate need to submit a Change of Expected Graduation Date form in ICworkflow.

Students who plan to take a leave of absence to complete remaining credits outside of Ithaca College must complete two steps.

Complete an online application for a leave of absence using the application with the Center for Student Success.
Complete a Petition for Transfer credit in ICworkflow to ensure the credits will transfer back to Ithaca College.

If a student does not graduate and complete the above steps they will be administratively withdrawn from Ithaca College.

No, Ithaca College policy is to print only the type of degree you have earned and your Latin honors. A diploma is not a legal or binding document, the student transcript is the legal document that includes your major(s), concentrations, minor(s), GPA, degree(s) awarded, and date degree was awarded

Diplomas are printed and mailed within four to six weeks from the graduation date. They are mailed to the address provided by the student in their graduation application. Students will also receive an e-diploma via Parchment.

Please e-mail registrar@ithaca.edu with other questions.