Graduation: Important and Upcoming Dates
Application Deadlines
An Application to Graduate must be submitted by the dates below if you wish to graduate.
Visit Applying to Graduate for additional information.
Graduation Dates |
Ceremony Dates |
Application Deadline |
Spring 2025 |
May 28-30, 2025 |
October 1, 2024 |
Fall 2025 |
November 13-14, 2025 |
June 2, 2025 |
Winter 2026 |
TBD | TBD |
Please note that a new application process will be in effect for Winter 2026 graduates. Additional information will be forthcoming.
In-Progress Application Deadlines
Letter of Permission
If you are completing any courses at another Institution on Letter of Permission, you will need to ensure you request a transcript be sent to Records, Saint Mary’s University by the due date listed below.
Please be advised that it is your responsibility to request an official transcript be e-mailed to records@smu.ca.
Graduation Dates |
Letter of Permission Due Dates |
Spring 2025 |
May 1, 2025 |
Fall 2025 |
September 2, 2025 |
Winter 2026 |
TBD |
Withdrawal Deadlines
If you wish to withdraw your application to graduate and return to active student status, you must withdraw your graduation application by the date indicated below.
If you withdraw your application, you must RE-APPLY to a future graduation.
Graduation Dates |
Withdrawal Deadlines |
Spring 2025 |
May 1, 2025 |
Fall 2025 |
September 2, 2025 |
Winter 2026 |
TBD |