You’ve reached your final semester and you’re ready to graduate!

Even if you don’t plan to participate in the ceremony, you need to request to graduate from your program. Follow the process below to complete your request for graduation.

When to Apply

If you’re enrolled in your final classes in:

  • Fall Semester: “Apply for completion” will be available from October 1 – November 1. You’ll be invited to attend the commencement ceremony in Fall (December).
  • Spring or Summer Semester: “Apply for completion” will be available from March 1 – April 1. You’ll be invited to attend the commencement ceremony in Spring (May).

Step 1: Apply for Program Completion

  1. Open a web browser on your desktop computer, laptop, or smart device. Note it must be a web browser and not the Workday mobile app.
  2. Sign in to Workday.
  3. In the Search bar, type “Apply for Program Completion” and select the task.
  4. Select “Post Secondary” as the Academic Record.
  5. Select either your legal name or preferred name (if you have one). This is how your name will appear in the graduation program and on your diploma.
  6. Please disregard the “RSVP for Commencement” box. Your decision to attend the graduation ceremony will be captured later in this process.
  7. Select the program(s) you will be completing this semester. Check the “confirm” box.
  8. Select “Submit.”

Step 2: Complete Program Questionnaire

 After applying for program completion, you’ll receive a “task” to complete a questionnaire.

  1. Access your tasks mailbox.
  2. Select the “Apply for Program Completion“ questionnaire.
  3. This is where you’ll indicate if you plan to attend the graduation ceremony.
  4. Select “Submit.”

Step 3: Await Graduation News

If you indicate you are planning to participate in the graduation ceremony, stay tuned to your NTC student email for more information in mid-November or mid-April.

Note: If you are finishing your final requirements in the Spring or Summer semesters, please apply for Spring Graduation.