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Check to see if everything is marked satisfied on Enroll by My Requirements in Falcon Self-Service.

If you're not sure, meet with an Academic Advisor or your academic program Department Chair prior to submitting your graduation application if you have any questions.

If you are close to completing requirements and want to be reviewed for graduation, please complete the graduation application and pay the grad fee. Your records will be reviewed by the Department Chair, and you will receive emails to your DSC email regarding grad status changes. See chart below. When you are Chair Approved for graduation, your graduation status will be changed to “Pending Final Review” which means pending the end of the full term when grades are posted. If your status is “Denied” please see an Academic Advisor to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Denied status does not count against you in any way and does not appear anywhere on your records; it is strictly for your information that more requirements need to be met. If Denied is not corrected by end of term, your grad application will be moved to the next term for review.

1. Check the graduation application deadline on the Academic Calendar to make sure you don't miss the window to apply. If you do miss the deadline, you'll have to wait to apply next semester.
2. The Graduation application is available on the MyDaytonaState portal by logging into Falcon Self-Service under the Academics > Graduation.
3. The graduation fee is due during the online application process. If you'd like to pay in person or over the phone, you may pay by phone to the Student Accounts office 386-506-3024. You must still complete the online Graduation Application after paying by phone! The system will skip the payment process.
4. Spring & Summer graduates must Apply for Graduation and Register to Walk in Spring term, before March 18, 2024, in order to be included in the Commencement Book and Commencement participation.

You only pay for each diploma type once - additional of the same level are free. So, if you're graduating with multiple degrees at the same time, or you come back and complete an additional degree (of the same level) in another semester, you don't have to pay again!

Certificate (Vocational, AS certificates, etc.)
$15 non-refundable fee

Associate of Arts & Associate of Science (2-year degrees)
$25 non-refundable fee

Baccalaureate
$25 non-refundable fee

Payments are made during the online application process or you can pre-pay through the Student Accounts office. You must still complete the online Graduation Application if pay by phone or in person. If you have a serious financial hardship and need help paying the graduation fee, apply to be considered for fee waiver.

Yes, GED graduates apply using the GED Ceremony Application. See your instructor or GED Coordinator.

Once all requirements are met and the full term has ended, your diploma is mailed to the address you entered on your graduation application about 3-4 weeks after the end of the term your degree was awarded. Check the Academic Calendar for the mail by date. If you move, be sure to update your home address and phone number before the end of your graduating term on Falcon Self-Service.

We use your combined cumulative GPA when you apply for graduation to determine Honors or High Honors status. A minimum GPA of 3.50 is need for Honors and a minimum GPA of 3.80 is needed for High Honors. If your GPA changes after final grades are in, resulting in receiving Honors or High Honors status, this will be recognized on your diploma and final transcript, but will not be changed for the ceremony. For the published commencement book, only the cumulative GPA from the previous fall semester is used to determine Honors or High Honors status.

You can order a transcript on Falcon Self-Service from the Academics menu. If you are graduating and need the official transcript to show the awarded degree, please select the option “Hold for Degree” if degrees are not yet awarded and posted to your records.

You must first Apply for Graduation to be eligible to register to walk. Log into Falcon Self-Service portal and Register to Walk by March 18^th. You must Register to Walk to have your name printed in this year's commencement booklet and register you for participation in the ceremony. If you miss the deadline, you will not be included in the ceremony participation RSVP list and your name will not be printed in the booklet. There is no fee for the tickets - students may reserve up to 6 tickets. Due to capacity limits, additional tickets may not be available. Friends and family may also watch the Live Stream - Links will be posted on the DSC website prior to the ceremony.

For Fall Graduates

Register to Walk opens December 22, 2023. Log into Falcon Self-Service. From the Alumni Home screen, go to the Graduation > Register to Walk  tile, then select your degree and the number of guest tickets you would like reserve. Be certain you know how many tickets you need, your selection for number of tickets cannot be changed. The time for your ceremony will display on your confirmation message. Please make note of the ceremony start time - you must arrive 1.5 hours early to your ceremony time with your cap, gown, tassel, and name card.

For Spring & Summer Graduates

Apply for Graduation and Register to Walk opens January 16, 2024. Log into Falcon Self-Service. Under Academics > Register to Walk, select your degree and the number of guest tickets you would like reserve. Be certain you know how many tickets you need, your selection for number of tickets cannot be changed. The time for your ceremony will display on your confirmation message. Please make note of the ceremony start time - you must arrive 1.5 hours early to your ceremony time with your cap, gown, tassel, and name card.

APRIL is Grad Info Packet Pick Up Month. The Grad Info Packet includes your reserved tickets, student parking pass, and commencement instruction letter. After you have applied for graduation and registered to walk, your Grad Info Packet will be available for student to pick up from April 1 – April 30. Bring your photo ID to the Daytona Beach Campus Records Office (Wetherell Center, building 100, room 208) to pick up your Grad Info Packet anytime during normal business hours in April. No appointment is necessary.

Note: Grad Info packets contain information protected by FERPA laws and will be issued to student only. Student must pick up their own packet with photo ID so that ceremony day instructions may be reviewed with student, there is no rehearsal. If you cannot pickup your packet, you must email graduation@daytonastate.edu for options.

Starting February, you may purchase your cap, gown, and tassel through the Daytona State Bookstore. Tell them what degree you are earning and they will get you the right color gown.

Honors sashes and tassels are handed out at the ceremony when you check-in.

You must have your cap, gown, tassel, and name card when you check-in on the day of the ceremony. (Please note, these items will not be available to purchase at the Ocean Center.)