Seton Hall University
A row of female graduates in the Prudential Center.

Applying to Graduate

All undergraduate and graduate degree-seeking students are required to file an online Application for Degree with the Office of the Registrar according to the following deadlines:

Application for Graduation
Expected Degree Date: Filing Period for Application Degree:
Summer (August) September 15 – June 10
Fall (December) February 1 – October 1
Spring (May) September 15 – February 1

Students must submit a separate application for each expected degree. Students should consult their degree audit as a guide to course selection and to assure that they meet degree requirements.

Online Application Instructions:

  • Login to PirateNet.
  • Select Banner Self-Service.
  • Select the Student Tab.
  • Select Student Records.
  • Select Apply to Graduate.
  • Select the most recent term listed.
  • Select the degree you are completing.
  • Select your graduation date.
  • Select the name you want on your diploma. You can add/delete a middle name or suffix.*
  • Select an address to which your diploma will be mailed - or - elect the option to have it held for pick up in the Office of the Registrar.**
  • Review information for accuracy.
  • Press Submit Request.
  • To view a summary of the information that was entered when the Application for Degree was submitted, select View Application for Degree.

*Changes in first or last name must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar on a Change of Personal Data form with accompanying documentation.

**It is the student's responsibility to inform the Office of the Registrar at registrar@shu.edu if there are any changes to the address or delivery method after the application is submitted.

Effective Date

November 27, 2018