Congratulations on your Upcoming Graduation
Graduation marks the official completion of all MBA degree requirements.
- Completion of the seven MBA core courses and three elective courses offered within the program.
- A minimum degree GPA of 3.0 for the 30 units of MBA coursework.
- Successful completion of the comprehensive exam or BUS 5960 Individual Project as the culminating experience.
- Completion of program coursework and culminating experience within seven calendar years from your date of admission.
You must apply for graduation prior to the conclusion of your coursework.
Students must apply for graduation to have their degree officially recognized and conferred by the university. We encourage you to submit your graduation application in the semester PRIOR to your graduation.
What does it mean to graduate with Distinction?
Graduate students are not eligible for the traditional undergraduate honors (cum laude, manga cum laude, etc.), but you may graduate with distinction if you have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement.
Criteria:
- Final degree GPA of 3.9 or higher
- The graduation application must be submitted by March for eligibility
- Notation of 'With Distinction" will appear on your diploma and transcript
Applying for Graduation
MBA (Evening) Program
The MBA program recommends submission of the Application for Graduation form one term (semester) before your final term. Email the Application for Graduation form to registrar@csustan.edu. The application fee can be paid via your MyStanState Student Center. Additional information and instructions are on the first page of the application form.
Online MBA Program
The MBA program recommends submission of the Application for Graduation form one term (semester) before your final term. The Application for Graduation is submitted directly to Continuing and Professional Education. The application fee can be paid via your MyStanState Student Center. Email payment confirmation number or receipt copy to cape@csustan.edu.
Questions about the Graduation process? Please contact the Office of Graduate Studies and Research.
Attending the Commencement Ceremony
Who is eligible to participate in the Class of 2024-25 Commencement? All students who have an approved Application for Graduation and have completed all coursework in Fall 2024, pending coursework in Spring 2025, and pending coursework in Summer 2025 are eligible to participate in the May 2025 Commencement Ceremony. (Students graduating in terms outside of the Class of 2024-25 terms can submit a Request to Participate Form located on the Forms webpage.)
Registration is required to participate in Commencement. Don’t miss this lifetime achievement … you deserve to have your success celebrated. All eligible participating graduates are required to register on WarriorLife to participate in the College of Business Commencement Ceremony.
For the most recent information on the commencement schedule, rehearsal, clearing your degree, receiving your diploma, Commencement brochure, GradImages photographs, livestream of the ceremony, lawn signs, and social media, please visit the Commencement webpage.
Updated: June 06, 2025