Graduation

Eligible Howard University students may apply for graduation via BisonHub (PDF instructions) at the following times for the 2025 -2026 Academic Year:

• Fall 2025 Semester - Monday, September 11, 2025 - Friday, November 10, 2025
• Spring 2026 Semester - Monday, October 30, 2025 to Friday, April 12, 2026
• Summer 2026 Semester - Monday April 22, 2026 to Friday, July 5, 2026

Applying for Graduation via this method is available for students who will have the requisite number of credits and GPA to graduate.

* NOTE: You cannot apply for graduation without receiving prior approval from your school/college. Students must meet with their advisor as soon as possible to determine their eligibility status.

• STOP. Please schedule a meeting with your academic advisor for further instructions on how to apply for graduation. Your advisor will be able to provide you with detailed information on your school/college's clearance process, and determine your eligibility to graduate for the desired graduation semester.
• Failure to consult with your academic advisor prior to submitting an application via BisonHub will invariably delay your graduate clearance. 

After confirming with the assigned advisor that all degree requirements have been met, students should complete the graduation application, referred to as 'Apply for Program Completion in BisonHub'.

STEP 1: 

• Log into BisonHub

STEP 2: 

From the Search at the top of the Home page:

• Enter and select 'Apply for Program Completion'. The 'Apply for Program Completion' will display.

STEP 3: 

• The 'Academic Record' and 'Name' details will auto-populate. Verify the name listed is your name. The university will reach out at the end of term to confirm legal name and address.

STEP 4:

• (Optional) Select the checkbox next to RSVP for Commencement to be included in the program for the upcoming Commencement ceremony.

STEP 5:

• Select the checkbox next to the Program of Study to indicate program completion.

STEP 6:

• Students applying for Fall 2025 graduation must edit the Expected Completion Date to 12/31/25.

STEP 7:

• Select the checkbox next to Confirm.

STEP 8:

• Click Submit, then click Done. The submitted application can be viewed in Archive within a student’s 'My Tasks'.

*Once the application is submitted, no further action is required by the student. Additional information regarding program completion and graduation activities will be sent from the university.