Graduation and Commencement
Apply for Graduation
All candidates are required to submit a graduation application by the appropriate deadline. See below for deadlines based on anticipated graduation date. The graduation application is on rangerportal.regis.edu under the Office of the Registrar section (graduation cap icon). Failure to apply on time may delay in graduation processing and program inclusion. If, after submitting the graduation application, degree completion needs to be deferred to a later term, the academic advisor should be contacted.
| Anticipated Graduating Term | Application Deadline (Doctoral, Graduate and Undergraduate, Online Only Students) |
Application Deadline (Undergraduate, On-Campus Students) |
| Spring (May) | By spring semester add/drop date | By Nov. 1 |
| Summer (August) | By summer semester add/drop date | By summer semester add/drop date |
| Fall (December) | By fall semester add/drop date | By fall semester add/drop date |
Graduation Process
Step 1: Verify with your academic advisor that you are on track to graduate and that your majors, minors and other academic designations are correct in RangerPortal. Make sure all transfer and study abroad credit is also correct. Your academic advisor is the only one who can verify if you are on track with your courses to graduate.
Undergraduate Students
A Regis University cumulative grade point average of 2.000 is required for undergraduates to apply for graduation.
Undergraduate students should be at 90+ SH of earned credit to apply for graduation.
Graduate and Doctoral Students
A Regis University cumulative grade point average of 3.000 is required for graduate students to apply for graduation.
Graduate and doctoral students must be in within 2 semesters of finishing their program to apply for graduation.
Step 2: Submit a graduation application. A $75 graduation fee is charged with the grad app submission. This graduation fee is assessed for all graduating students once per degree, regardless of participation in commencement activities.
Step 3: Indicate the application if you plan to participate in the commencement ceremony or not. If you wish to change your RSVP, please email commencement@regis.edu.
Commencement Ceremonies
Commencement refers to the ceremony that celebrates graduation. Regis hosts commencement ceremonies early May each year. One ceremony for doctoral and graduate students is held on Saturday morning, and a separate ceremony for undergraduate students is held on Sunday morning. Attendance at commencement ceremonies is encouraged. There is no additional fee associated with participating in commencement.
Commencement ceremonies are held outside on Boettcher Commons on the Northwest Denver campus, rain, snow or shine. Visit the Commencement web page regis.edu/commencement for the schedule of events, ordering regalia, ceremony photos and video streaming, suggested hotels, and frequently asked questions.
Participation in the commencement ceremony does not guarantee graduation and vice versa. Contact your academic advisor with any questions about your degree requirements and completion.
Regis approved academic regalia are required: a cap and gown for all students, and hood for graduate and doctoral students. Regalia can be ordered through the Regis University Bookstore: bkstr.com/regisuniversitystore/home.
If you have applied for graduation by the appropriate deadline based on your program completion date, your name will appear in the commencement program regardless of participation.
Honors posted in the Commencement Program are estimated based on grades available and final honors will be printed on each student's transcript and diploma.
Undergraduate students are permitted to participate in the commencement ceremony if they are within 15 semester hours of completing their degree requirements. Regis College: undergraduate students are allowed to march in commencement if they are within 12 semester hours of completing their degree requirements.
Graduate students are permitted to participate in the commencement ceremony if they are within 6 semester hours of completing their degree requirements.
Graduation
This status change occurs after the published conferral date when all grades have been submitted and the academic college, department, or advisor confirms a student is eligible for graduation. The diploma and a copy of an unofficial transcript will be mailed via USPS to the address on file with the university. Diplomas are mailed within 12 weeks after the graduation date. Students will be notified by email when the diploma is shipped.
If a diploma is damaged or not received your diploma within four to six weeks of the mailing date outlined in the email notification, contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@regis.edu.
Official Transcripts
The Regis University transcript is a comprehensive record of a student’s academic progress and the University’s certified statement of the student’s academic record, including coursework, grades and degrees earned. Transcripts can be requested through the National Student Clearinghouse.
Graduation Honors
Undergraduate students who have earned 120 or more credit hours and who have completed all requirements for graduation are eligible for graduation honors.
Undergraduate program students who have completed 60 regular graded semester hours of Regis University coursework are awarded graduation honors according to the following cumulative grade point average standards:
| Honor | GPA |
| Summa Cum Laude | 3.900-4.000 |
| Magna Cum Laude | 3.700-3.899 |
| Cum Laude | 3.500-3.699 |
Undergraduate program students who have completed between 30 and 59 regular graded semester hours of Regis University coursework are awarded academic honors according to the following cumulative grade point average standards:
| Honor | GPA |
| Summa Cum Laude | 3.950-4.000 |
| Magna Cum Laude | 3.850-3.949 |
| Cum Laude | 3.750-3.849 |
Graduate students who have completed masters or doctoral degree requirements with a cumulative grade point average of 3.850 or better for 600-level or 700-level courses are awarded graduate honors.
Graduation honors are reflected on the academic transcript when the degree is posted.