Candidates for December graduation may begin to apply for graduation via MyMadison on May 1.

Candidates for May or August graduation may begin to apply for graduation via MyMadison on October 1.

1. Work with your advisor(s) and all additional resources (academic requirements report, unofficial transcript, etc.) to ascertain your progress toward a degree, then enroll in required courses in order to rectify any deficiencies.
2. Login to MyMadison and select the “Graduation” link in the “other academic” dropdown menu to begin the application process.
3. If you have questions, view this tutorial or contact graduation@jmu.edu.
4. Monitor your graduation status regularly via MyMadison. All deficiencies on the status page must be resolved before your degree can be conferred.
5. Contact the JMU Bookstore for information about ordering graduation announcements, caps and gowns.
6. Satisfactorily complete all remaining required course work.