Senior Graduation Information

How to Apply for Degree in HomerConnect - how-to-apply-to-for-degree (pdf)
Applying for Degree

Students will need to submit an application for degree (apply to graduate) in HomerConnect.  A step-by-step guide is provided above. 

Please note that UG students will need a minimum of 100 earned credits and Graduate Students a minimum of 21 earned credits to access the application.  If you need to make a change to your application after you have submitted it, please email registrar@ithaca.edu for assistance. 

This is not the same as registering for Commencement.  The application for degree only lets us know that you are approaching the end of your degree requirements, how you would like your name to appear on your diploma, and where we should send it.  

Students may participate in the Commencement Ceremony that aligns with their graduation date, the one before or the one after.  For example, a student graduating in December 2026 is eligible to participate in the December 2026 or May 2027 Commencement Ceremonies.  For more information, please visit the Ithaca College Commencement Page.

Attention Undergraduate Seniors: December 2026 Honor Cord Information

Graduation Honor Cords for the December 2026 Commencement Ceremony

Distribution for Latin honor cords will be forthcoming for December 2026 graduates.

The Latin honors listed within the commencement program and honor cord distribution are based on cumulative GPA calculated and IC credits earned as of November 15, 2026.

This calculation and deadline is for the purposes of the ceremony only and does not affect the final awarded degree or transcript.
Changes will not be made to ceremony honors status or distribution of honor cords after November 15, 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact registrar@ithaca.edu.

Honor Cord Distribution

Undergraduate Seniors whose FINAL cumulative GPA reflects excellent scholarship are awarded their degree with the designation of Cum Laude, Magna cum Laude, or Summa cum Laude. The cumulative GPA ranges for the three honors designations are listed below. A minimum of 60 credits must be earned at Ithaca College to qualify for this recognition.

Latin Honors are only applied to undergraduate degrees. Graduate level students are not eligible to receive Latin honor cords. 

Graduation Honors for Awarded Undergraduate Degree and Final Transcripts

Honor

GPA

Summa cum Laude (Blue & Gold)3.900 AND ABOVE
Magna cum Laude (Gold)3.700-3.899
Cum Laude (Blue)3.500-3.699
Attention Undergraduate Seniors: May 2027 Honor Cord Information

Graduation Honor Cords for the May 2027 Commencement Ceremony

Distribution for Latin honor cords will be forthcoming for May 2027 graduates.

The Latin honors listed within the commencement program and honor cord distribution are based on cumulative GPA calculated and IC credits earned as of March 27, 2027.

This calculation and deadline is for the purposes of the ceremony only and does not affect the final awarded degree or transcript.
Changes will not be made to ceremony honors status or distribution of honor cords after March 27, 2027.

If you have any questions, please contact registrar@ithaca.edu.

Diploma Information

Now that you have graduated, how and when do you get your diploma? 

  • Diplomas are processed through Parchment.  We will mail your paper copy to the address you provided in your graduation application.  We will also send your e-diploma to your IC email address.  
  • We cannot release your diploma until you have completed the First Destination Survey.  For more information on this please contact the Center for Career Exploration and Development Office.
  • Diplomas should be available around 6-8 weeks after graduation. 

Frequently Asked Questions for Graduation

Undergraduate students must have at least 100 earned credit hours, and graduate students at least 21. Earned credit hours include only passed, graded courses and accepted transfer credit. Graduate students follow the same timeline as undergraduates. Apply by the deadline for your graduation term: September 15 for December graduates, February 1 for May graduates, and June 15 for summer and August graduates.

A double major is when a student completes two majors with the same degree type and completes at least 120 credits. For example, both Sociology and Anthropology are a Bachelor of Arts degree. Therefore, the student will receive one diploma and only needs to apply for graduation once. A dual degree is when a student completes two majors in different degree programs and completes at least 150 credits. For example, Biology is a Bachelor of Science degree and Psychology is a Bachelor of Arts degree. Therefore, the student will receive two diplomas and needs to apply twice, once for each degree.

No, both majors/degrees must be completed simultaneously in order to graduate. You may drop the incomplete major by submitting a change of major form in IC Workflow.

Once your new major is approved and processed, we will delete your prior application and email you from registrar@ithaca.edu asking you to submit a new one. If you are changing just your minor no action is required. 

If you need to change your diploma address, from your IC email account, email registrar@ithaca.edu with the new address. If you need to change your expected graduation date please submit a Change of Expected Graduation Date form in IC Workflow, and your application will be updated.

In HomerConnect, open your Student Profile and click View Application to Graduate.

Applications remain active for one year. After that, the application will be deleted, and a new application will need to be submitted when you are ready to graduate.

Yes. May 2027 candidates must submit the application for degree in HomerConnect by February 1, 2027, and summer and August 2027 candidates by June 15, 2027. Graduate students follow the same deadlines. Please submit your application by the dates listed in the catalog to ensure your information is accurate for Commencement.

Students who did not graduate need to submit a Change of Expected Graduation Date form in IC Workflow. 

Students who plan to take a leave of absence to complete remaining credits outside of Ithaca College must complete two steps. 

If a student does not graduate and complete the above steps they will be administratively withdrawn from Ithaca College.

No, Ithaca College policy is to print only the type of degree you have earned and your Latin honors. A diploma is not a legal or binding document. The student transcript is the legal document that includes your major(s), concentrations, minor(s), GPA, degree(s) awarded, and date degree was awarded.

Diplomas are printed and mailed within six to eight weeks from the graduation date. They are mailed to the address provided by the student in their degree application.  Students will also receive an e-diploma via Parchment.  Diplomas cannot be released until you have completed the First Destination Survey.

Please e-mail registrar@ithaca.edu with other questions.