How to Receive a Certificate or Diploma
Step 1: To become eligible for a certificate or diploma, ensure that you have successfully completed all required coursework and received all corresponding grades for your program.
Step 2: Fill out the SSU Petition to Graduate Form here in PDF format and submit it to registrar@ssu.edu & bursar@ssu.edu. Only PDF submissions are accepted.
Step 3: The bursar will respond to your Petition to Graduate and asses the $150.00 Graduation fee on your account.
Step 4: You must pay the $150 and settle outstanding balances. Your student account must be zero dollars ($0) for certificate or diploma processing. Once cleared, email the Registrar at registrar@ssu.edu to confirm your $0 balance and your diploma will then be ordered. For payment assistance, contact the Bursar at bursar@ssu.edu.
Step 5: The registrar will order your certificate or diploma. Processing may take up to 6 weeks, and expedited options are not available. The document will be delivered through a courier service that requires a tracking number and a signature upon delivery. This method is chosen for its security, ensuring a safe and traceable delivery. Please make sure to clearly write your preferred delivery address on the Petition to Graduate form.
