Graduation
Commencement
For information about SSW Commencement at Loyola University Chicago, visit LUC.edu/commencement/
Graduation Application Deadlines
| FALL GRAD | SPRING GRAD | SUMMER GRAD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Month of Degree Conferral | December Degree Conferral | May Degree Conferral | August Degree Conferral |
| MSW Application Deadlines | August 1 | December 1 | February 1 |
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MSW Late Application Deadlines |
August 15 | December 31 | February 15 |
| BSW Application Deadlines | March 3 | October 1 | October 1 |
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BSW Late Application Deadlines |
March 15 | October 15 | October 15 |
For more information, see Registration & Records.
MSW Application for Graduation
Students will need to complete all of the steps to be considered for matriculation at the end of the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Students must apply for graduation in LOCUS. Below are step by step instructions:
- Log into LOCUS and go to your 'Student Center
- Use the drop-down menu under Academics to select ‘Apply for Graduation’
- Select your desired program
- Select your desired graduation term
- Press ‘Continue’ and proofread the application information
- Verify or update your name as it will appear on your diploma
- Verify or update your permanent address
- Indicate whether you will attend the graduation ceremony
- Press ‘Save Changes’
- Press ‘Continue’
- Press ‘Submit Application’
Dual-degree and certificate students - Students that are in a dual-degree (ex. WSGS, MJ, JD, SJ, etc.) or certificate program (CADC-E, Non-Profit Management, PEL) must apply separately for these additional programs.
To view your graduation status - If you aren’t sure if you already submitted your graduation application or which term you applied for, you can check this information in your Student Center in LOCUS. Use the menu under Academics to select "View Graduation Status". Click here to view a PDF of these instructions.
To confirm Commencement participation - In February, you will receive an e-mail from the university asking you to confirm your participation in the ceremony. All students applying for graduation will receive the e-mail invitation. If you plan on attending, you must confirm by following the directions in the e-mail. For specific information related to the University’s Commencement Ceremony visit: www.luc.edu/commencement. The University only conducts one Commencement ceremony each academic year.
