Graduation Information
In order to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree, students design an individualized program of study, in cooperation with their advisers, that encompasses both the student's interests and the college's educational objectives required for graduation.
Graduation Checklist
- Confirm your planned graduation term is listed correctly.
- Confirm your major(s) and minor are listed correctly on your unofficial transcript.
- Confirm that your advisors are listed on your MyCampus2 Portal. If they are not listed, please notify our office immediately. If your advisor is on leave this semester, please note that your degree verification form may be sent to your temporary advisor.
- Review your Degree Audit
- Meet with your advisor(s) to confirm you have met all major and educational objective requirements.
- Review Graduation Requirements in the Pitzer College Catalog
- Ensure transfer credits have been processed and are visible on your unofficial transcript.
- Confirm your permanent address is listed correctly.
- Complete the Graduation, Commencement, and Diploma Validation Form.
Graduation Information
Conferral Dates
In addition to the standard spring term graduation in May, Pitzer College offers the opportunity to graduate two other times each year:
Fall – typically finalized in late October (last semester of enrollment would be summer; degree requirements completed prior to the first day of the Fall term)
Winter – typically finalized in mid February (last semester of enrollment would be fall; degree requirements completed by the last day of the Fall term).
Spring - finalized on the day of commencement (last semester of enrollment would be spring; degree requirements completed by the last day of the Spring term).
See the Academic Calendar for conferral dates.
For Commencement participation eligibility, please see the Commencement section below.
Commencement Policy
The College has one graduation ceremony each year, which takes place in May on the Saturday after the end of final examinations. It is a degree-granting ceremony in which only those students who have fully completed the College’s graduation requirements since the last ceremony are allowed to participate.
Please see the full Commencement Policy in the Pitzer College Catalog for information about eligibility requirements for participation in the ceremony.
Graduation, Commencement, and Diploma Validation Form
Graduating students will need to complete the Graduation, Commencement, and Diploma Validation Form through their MyCampus2 portal. This form will become available during your last term before graduation–deadlines for submission will be available on the Academic Calendar. This form will ask you to confirm your academic and contact information and let us know how you’d like your name on your diploma and in the Commencement program. You will also be presented with the option to record your name pronunciation if you’ve not yet submitted a recording.
For additional information regarding the Commencement ceremony, please contact:
Office of Student Affairs
commencement@joe-yan.net
For information regarding transcripts, diplomas, and questions or concerns related to your graduation status, please contact:
Email Address: registrar@joe-yan.net
For information regarding financial aid
Please contact the Financial Aid Office: financial_aid@joe-yan.net
For information regarding Alumni engagement, please contact:
engagement@joe-yan.net
Diploma Specifications
Size: 8.5 x 11 inches
Orientation: Portrait
Degree Information Included:
- Degree (i.e. Bachelor of Arts)
- Major(s)
- Minor (if applicable)
- Honors (if applicable)
Diploma Distribution
For Fall and Winter graduates, diplomas are mailed to the graduate’s permanent address on file with the Office of the Registrar after degrees are conferred (approximately 2-3 weeks after the conferral date listed in the Academic Calendar). Spring graduates will receive their diplomas at the May Commencement ceremony as they walk across the stage. Diplomas will be mailed to Spring graduates who are not participating in the Commencement ceremony.
Duplicate or Replacement Diplomas
Replacement or duplicate diplomas will have the current Board Chair and President signatures on it. To request a duplicate diploma, please email the Office of the Registrar at: registrar@joe-yan.net.
Transcripts
Please visit the Verifications and Transcripts webpage for availability and ordering information.
