How to Apply
When nearing the completion of your program, you must submit a graduation or certificate application by the posted deadline. To verify you have met or will meet all requirements for your program, generate a new degree evaluation from Ozone by selecting Degree Evaluation under the Education Planning Card. If you have any questions regarding your degree evaluation, please contact your Academic Advisor.
To submit the graduation or certificate application:
(The graduation or certificate application is valid for one term only)
- Log in to Ozone.
- Select Graduation Application or Certification Application under the Education Planning Card. (If you are earning more than one degree or certificate, you must submit a separate application for each one.)
Graduation and Certificate Application Deadline Dates
| Degree/Certificate Term | Application Opens | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2023 | Monday, March 6, 2023 | Friday, July 7, 2023 |
| Fall 2023 | Monday, July 10, 2023 | Friday, September 22, 2023 |
| Spring 2024 | Monday, September 25, 2023 | Friday, March 1, 2024 |
| Summer 2024 | Monday, March 4, 2024 | Friday, July 5, 2024 |
| Fall 2024 | Monday, July 8, 2024 | Friday, September 20, 2024 |
| Spring 2025 | Monday, September 23, 2024 | Friday, February 28, 2025 |
Dates are subject to change.
**Certificate students do not participate in a Commencement ceremony.
Diplomas and Certificates
We are introducing a digital diploma and/or certificate for the first time, starting with Spring 2022 graduates.
Students can get their digital credential faster, so it’s a great way to immediately share your accomplishment with your family, friends, and potential employers.
Upon completion of the final graduation audit, graduates will receive an email with instructions for electronically claiming their diploma and/or certificate.
Follow these simple steps:
- Check your school email and text messages for the award notification.
- Follow the link to set up your Parchment digital credentials account.
- Share your digital diploma on Facebook and LinkedIn via a verified link, or download a secure .pdf version.
The digital diploma and/or certificate will always be accessible online through your Parchment account. You can login to your Parchment account and download or share your diploma and/or certificate as many times as you’d like throughout your lifetime.
Your paper diploma and/or certificate will still be mailed to your permanent address on file within 6 to 8 weeks from the end of the graduating term. Please make sure your address is up to date via Ozone.
Questions? Email graduation@owens.edu