Graduation Checklist

1. Apply for Your Degree

Available: Now for spring and summer term graduates
Deadline: May 1, 2026

If you are planning to receive a degree in the spring term, you must submit this form via DrexelOne by May 1, 2026. This is what enables you to be a degree candidate and initiates the ordering of your diploma. If you do not meet the deadline, your name will not appear in the Commencement program.

1. Log in to DrexelOne  and select the Academics tab.
2. In the Grades, Transcripts and Records channel, select "Apply for Graduation"

Applying for Degree Deadlines and Full Instructions

2. RSVP for Commencement

You must apply for your degree before you can RSVP.

Deadline: May 8, 2026
Available: After you have applied for your degree, beginning on February 16

1. Log in to DrexelOne.
2. In the Student Checklist on the Welcome tab, select "RSVP for Commencement." If you do not see this checklist item, confirm that you have applied for your degree following the steps above.
3. Complete the form. Within an hour of RSVP completion, this Student Checklist item will appear as a green check mark icon.

Email commencement@drexel.edu with any access issues or to RSVP after the deadline.

3. Order Your Regalia

You must apply for your degree and RSVP for Commencement before you can order.

Deadline: To Be Announced
Available: After you have applied for your degree and RSVPed for Commencement, beginning on February 16

If you plan to attend the ceremonies in person, regalia (cap and gown) must be ordered online. Order deadlines dependent on regalia type.

Regalia Ordering and Deadlines

4. Receive Your Ceremony Tickets

Available: Beginning at the Graduation Fair on May 13

Ticketing Information