University of Redlands
School of Education students complete program requirements at various points throughout the year. Students may apply to commence in the academic year in which they complete their program requirements as long as they do so by August 31. University of Redlands' commencement ceremony occurs in April. Students who wish to participate in commencement activities must apply for graduation via Self-Service (Student Planning) by January 31.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (based on a 4.00 scale) in all graduate work taken at the University of Redlands is required to qualify for a degree. Credit for a course graded below 2.0 cannot be applied toward a graduate degree.
Eligibility to participate in the commencement ceremony varies by department and program. Plans for completing remaining credits will also vary by program, see information below by department.
Teacher preparation credential programs
MALT-610 A/B or MALT 610 planned for Summer term
All courses planned via Student Planning
Curriculum & Instruction
Courses completed or registered for Spring term
Remaining courses planned via Student Planning
Transfer credit reflected in Student Planning
School Counseling
Courses completed or registered for Spring term
Remaining courses planned via Student Planning
A proposed plan/schedule to earn remaining hours by August 31
Courses completed or registered for Spring term
Remaining courses planned via Student Planning
Higher Education Programs
Registered for Spring term
All courses planned via Student Planning
Education Administration Program
Registered for Spring term
All courses planned via Student Planning
EdD Doctoral
Doctoral candidates must successfully defend their dissertation by the last day of the eleventh week of Spring Term in order to be eligible for participation in commencement.
Students participating in the April 2024 commencement ceremony must successfully defend their dissertation by March 23, 2024.
If you will be completing program requirements by August 31st, you must submit an Application for Graduation no later than January 31st.
To complete the application, log into Self-Service (Student Planning) and select Graduation Overview.
From here, select Application Status and Apply.
Complete all field in the application. Graduation term should be the term in which you will finish your program. For example, if graduation term is:
Cap and gown measurements are obtained for inventory purposes only. Students should order their regalia at the bookstore.
Upon completion, you will be sent a confirmation email.
For any additional assistance or questions, please contact the Registrar's Office at registrar@redlands.edu
To order your diploma and sign-off your degree confirm that your progress in Student Planning indicates complete. Then complete the appropriate request form and submit to the Office of Student Success at oss@redlands.edu. Students in the following programs must complete a Degree Sign off request:
Ed.D. students will work with their OSS advisor to complete an Ed.D. Degree Clearance Form.
Students in all other programs will have their programs automatically signed off when all grades have been posted and requirements have been met.
After your degree has posted, you may be asked to complete an exit interview with a loan specialist or participate in a financial literacy module. It is important to check your Redlands’ email for more information. Failure to complete this requirement will result in a student hold.
Processing time is approximately 10 to 14 days. Official transcripts are available at www.getmytranscript.com. Your diploma will be mailed to your preferred mailing address on file approximately 3 weeks after conferral. To update your address, contact the Registrar's office at 909-748-8019.
