How to Receive a Certificate or Diploma
To ensure timely processing of your certificate or diploma, please follow the steps below carefully. Missing information or outstanding balances may result in delays.
Step 1: Complete All Academic Requirements
Ensure you have successfully completed all required coursework and received final grades for your program.
Step 2: Graduation Fee Assessment & Account Clearance
Before your diploma or certificate can be processed, your student account must reflect a zero balance ($0). This includes the $150 graduation fee, courier fee, and any other outstanding charges.
Please review your billing statement or contact the Bursar’s Office to confirm that your account is fully paid before submitting your Petition to Graduate request.
Step 3: Submit the Petition to Graduate Form
Download and complete the SSU Petition to Graduate Form here. Submit and completed form via PDF format only to registrar@ssu.edu & bursar@ssu.edu.
Note: Submitting the petition does not begin the diploma process. Processing will start only after full payment has been confirmed by the university's Bursar.
Step 4: Diploma or Certificate Processing
Once your account is cleared and confirmed, the registrar will order your certificate or diploma. Processing may take up to 6-8 weeks, and rush and expedited options are not available.
The diploma or certificate will be delivered via courier service and will require a signature upon delivery.
A tracking number will be provided once available.
To ensure successful delivery, please clearly write your preferred delivery address on the Petition to Graduate form. This method is chosen for its security, ensuring a safe and traceable delivery.