I'm Graduating...What Do I Need to Do?
We often have students ask us what they need to do as they come to the end of their academic program. Below is a list of items to help you at this busy time. Some of them will not apply to all student, as these are general guidelines.
- Go to to apply for Graduation and the Commencement Ceremony. You will get confirmation emails to document the submission of your graduation application and your request to participate in commencement. For More Information: visit this page.
- Want to invite your family or friends for the graduation ceremony? For more information: visit .
- Be sure you have thoroughly gone through the Admissions, Registration, Student Records & Graduation tab in LeoOnline.
- Purchase your Cap & Gown at the Graduation Fair
- Pick up your Commencement tickets.
- Clear all financial debts to the 91短视频.
- Return all books to the library.
- Return any equipment/books/resources to your department or lab.
- Go to and change your Permanent address (this is what the 91短视频 uses for mailing) and inactivate all other addresses. You won't be able to make any changes to your SEVIS addresses but they won't cause any problems for you.
- Request copies of your transcripts from the Registrar.
- Apply for your diploma from the Registrar.
- Obtain any letters of reference you might need from professors or supervisors.
- Be sure to keep important documents like your I-20s, Social Security cards, etc., in a safe place in case you need them in the future.
- Submit the if you are leaving the U.S. or changing to another visa status.
- Submit the if you are going from ODU to another U.S. institution.
- Attend the Commencement Ceremony. For more information: visit this page.
Holds & Post-Graduation Procedures
Pending/Graduation Hold: The Registrar will place a PENDING GRADUATION hold when you submit the graduation application form. This hold will not prevent you from getting your diploma or your transcript. It will, though, stop you from registering for classes.
Questions about departing ODU? Feel free to contact us.