Graduation: What You Need to Know
Winter 2026 graduation information
There is no campuswide commencement ceremony held in the winter, but December graduates are encouraged to participate in the spring 2027 commencement ceremony. However, several colleges, schools and programs host winter recognition ceremonies in December.
CMDI invites graduates and their guests to attend a collegewide reception that will be held Friday, Dec. 4. More details to come.
Planning to graduate from CMDI?
Students are eligible for graduation when they have completed all degree requirements.
Regardless of whether you plan to attend our ceremonies, you must apply to graduate via the Buff Portal. Find more information now →
If you graduated this past December, you are invited to come back to participate in the spring 2026 events.
Information for graduate students
To be eligible to earn an advanced degree, students must fulfill appropriate requirements as established by their academic department and the Graduate School, and have an approved candidacy application.
Note: Please submit paperwork first to your department and allow time for review before Graduate School deadlines.
Go to the Graduate School’s website for complete information on upcoming Graduate School deadlines →