Graduation
Commencement
For information about SSW Commencement at Loyola University Chicago, visit LUC.edu/commencement/
Graduation Application Deadlines
| FALL GRAD | SPRING GRAD | SUMMER GRAD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Month of Degree Conferral | December Degree Conferral | May Degree Conferral | August Degree Conferral |
| MSW Application Deadlines | August 1 | December 1 | February 1 |
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MSW Late Application Deadlines |
August 15 | December 15 | February 15 |
| BSW Application Deadlines | March 3 | October 1 | October 1 |
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BSW Late Application Deadlines |
March 15 | October 15 | October 15 |
For more information, see Registration & Records.
MSW Application for Graduation
Students will need to complete all of the steps to be considered for matriculation at the end of the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Students must apply for graduation in LOCUS. Below are step by step instructions:
- Log into LOCUS
- Go to Academic Records
- Use the menu on the left to select ‘Apply for Graduation’
- Click the blue link that says ‘Apply for Graduation’
- Select your desired graduation term and press ‘Continue’
- Verify or update your name as it will appear on your diploma
- Verify or update your permanent address
- Leave thesis blank since that is not required for the MSW program
- Confirm or enter your prior degree information
- Indicate whether you will attend the graduation ceremony
- Press ‘Save Changes’
- Press ‘Continue'
- Press ‘Submit Application'
Dual-degree students- Students that are in a dual-degree (ex. WSGS, MJ, JD, SJ, etc.) must apply separately for these additional programs.
To view your graduation status - If you are not sure if you already submitted your graduation application, or which term you applied for, you can check this information in LOCUS. Use the menu under Academic Records to select ‘view graduation status’.
To confirm Commencement participation - In February, you will receive an e-mail from the university asking you to confirm your participation in the ceremony. All students applying for graduation will receive the e-mail invitation. If you plan on attending, you must confirm by following the directions in the e-mail. For specific information related to the University’s Commencement Ceremony visit: www.luc.edu/commencement. The University only conducts one Commencement ceremony each academic year.
