Students who are in their final semester of completion will be required to fill out an online graduation application through Self-Service.
The Office of the Registrar does not organize the CalArts commencement ceremony. Students who have any questions related to commencement can email the Graduation team at graduation@calarts.edu.
Degree Conferral Timeline
Spring Term*
May (Graduation Ceremony)
Summer Term
August
Fall Term
December
*CalArts holds a graduation ceremony once a year in spring. Students who complete the graduation requirements and receive a degree in fall term wait until spring to participate in the graduation ceremony.
Diplomas
Students who have successfully completed all graduation requirements and had their degrees conferred will receive their diplomas in two ways. First, the diploma will be sent via CalArts student email. Second, it will be mailed to the address provided in the student’s graduation application. The CalArts diploma includes only the degree level (Bachelor, Master, or Doctor) and does not list programs, minors, or specializations.
Replacement Diplomas
Replacement diplomas are produced using the current diploma template and are available to alumni who have lost their original copy, would like the diploma to reflect a name change or who require additional official copies. Replacement diplomas are $35 per copy.
A Replacement Diploma Form must be completed, and the fee paid directly to the Accounting Office by calling 661-253-7846. Once payment is received, you will receive an eDiploma as well as a physical diploma mailed to you.
Contact the Registrar
Office hours Spring and fall semesters: Monday–Friday from 9 am–5 pm Summer: Monday–Thursday from 8 am–5 pm