Graduation Requirements
From admission to graduation, Loyola University Chicago’s School of Social Work is here to support you on your social work education journey.
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 |
|
MSW Late Application Deadlines |
August 15 | December 15 | February 15 |
| BSW Application Deadlines | March 3 | October 1 | October 1 |
|
BSW Late Application Deadlines |
March 15 | October 15 | October 15 |
For more information, see Registration & Records.
MSW Application for Graduation
MSW students will need to complete all of these steps to be considered for matriculation:
- Log into LOCUS and go to your 'Student Center
- Use the drop-down menu under Academics to select ‘Apply for Graduation’
- Select your desired program
- Select your desired graduation term
- Press ‘Continue’ and proofread the application information
- Verify or update your name as it will appear on your diploma
- Verify or update your permanent address
- Indicate whether you will attend the graduation ceremony
- Press ‘Save Changes’
- Press ‘Continue’
- Press ‘Submit Application’
Dual-Degree Program and Certificate Students
SSW students enrolled that are in a dual-degree (ex. WSGS, MJ, JD, SJ, etc.) or certificate program (CADC-E, Non-Profit Management, PEL) must apply separately for these additional programs.
How to View Your Graduation Status
If you aren’t sure if you already submitted your graduation application or which term you applied for, you can check this information in your Student Center in LOCUS. Use the menu under Academics to select "View Graduation Status." Click here to view a PDF of these instructions.
How to Confirm Commencement Participation
Loyola University Chicago conducts one Commencement ceremony each academic year.
In February, all students applying for graduation will receive an email invitation from the University asking them to confirm participation in the ceremony.
If you plan on attending, you must confirm by following the directions in the email. For specific information related to the University’s Commencement Ceremony visit: www.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 |
|
MSW Late Application Deadlines |
August 15 | December 15 | February 15 |
| BSW Application Deadlines | March 3 | October 1 | October 1 |
|
BSW Late Application Deadlines |
March 15 | October 15 | October 15 |
For more information, see Registration & Records.
MSW Application for Graduation
MSW students will need to complete all of these steps to be considered for matriculation:
- Log into LOCUS and go to your 'Student Center
- Use the drop-down menu under Academics to select ‘Apply for Graduation’
- Select your desired program
- Select your desired graduation term
- Press ‘Continue’ and proofread the application information
- Verify or update your name as it will appear on your diploma
- Verify or update your permanent address
- Indicate whether you will attend the graduation ceremony
- Press ‘Save Changes’
- Press ‘Continue’
- Press ‘Submit Application’
Dual-Degree Program and Certificate Students
SSW students enrolled that are in a dual-degree (ex. WSGS, MJ, JD, SJ, etc.) or certificate program (CADC-E, Non-Profit Management, PEL) must apply separately for these additional programs.
How to View Your Graduation Status
If you aren’t sure if you already submitted your graduation application or which term you applied for, you can check this information in your Student Center in LOCUS. Use the menu under Academics to select "View Graduation Status." Click here to view a PDF of these instructions.
How to Confirm Commencement Participation
Loyola University Chicago conducts one Commencement ceremony each academic year.
In February, all students applying for graduation will receive an email invitation from the University asking them to confirm participation in the ceremony.
If you plan on attending, you must confirm by following the directions in the email. For specific information related to the University’s Commencement Ceremony visit: www.luc.edu/commencement.