Ready to graduate or looking for ceremony information? Find everything you need to know about graduation applications, requirements, and commencement details.
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Apply for Graduation
Application deadlines
- Fall 2025 - September 29, 2025
- Spring 2026 - January 30, 2026
Basic requirements
- At least a 2.0 GPA
- Finish all required classes
- Pay any outstanding balances
- Return library books and college materials
How to Submit Your Application
- Log into your account on MyReynolds
- From the My Applications screen, click on the SIS (Student Information System) tile.
- Click on the Academic Records & Progress tile.
- From the left-hand menu, select Apply for Graduation.
- Verify your mailing address.
- If needed, click the Update Address link to make changes.
- Click the Proceed With Making Application button.
- Use the magnifying glass icon to:
- Select Reynolds for the Select Institution field.
- Select the term in which you will complete your credential.
- Select your degree and/or certificate program(s).
- Complete the graduation application questionnaire.
- Review your application carefully, then agree to and submit your graduation application.
Note: Once submitted your application cannot be withdrawn and the degree or certificate will be awarded if requirements are met.
Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony
Check back for updates as we get closer to the date.
Who Can Participate in Commencement
You can walk at graduation if you
- Graduated in Summer or Fall 2025, or
- Applied to graduate in Spring or Summer 2026
Summer students: You can participate if you have no more than 7 credits or 2 classes left to finish. Apply through SIS and fill out the Early Participation Request form.
Checking Your Application Status
How to Check Your Graduation Application Status
- Log into your MyReynolds account.
- From the My Applications screen, click on the SIS (Student Information System) tile.
- Click on the Academic Records & Progress tile.
- From the left-hand menu, select View Graduation Applications.
- Click the View Application link to see the status of your graduation application.
Understanding Your Graduation Application Status
- Applied: Your application has been received but not yet reviewed.
- Pending: You are registered for or have completed all required courses.
- Ineligible: Some requirements have not been met; please meet with your advisor for assistance.
- Approved: At the end of the semester, this means all requirements have been met and your credential has been awarded.
Do You Meet the Requirements?
Graduation Guidelines
A curricular student eligible for graduation is required to complete and submit the online application for graduation for each degree, certificate, or career studies certificate program by the deadline for that semester or term. Students applying from more than one plan shall include all plans on the application. If a student files for graduation, but does not graduate, the student must reapply for a later graduation date. Students may graduate after fall, spring or summer terms.
- Students must earn a grade point average of at least 2.000 in the curriculum.
- All documentation of training, education, or tests from outside organizations must be submitted by the last day of classes. Incomplete grades must be resolved by the last day of classes. The School Dean must recommend the student, and the Registrar must certify completion.
- The student must resolve all financial obligations with Reynolds and return all library and college materials.
Graduation Honors
Students who complete A.A., A.S., A.A.S. degrees or certificates are eligible for honors. Career studies certificates are not eligible.
Graduating G.P.A. cumulative:
- 3.2 = Cum laude (with honor)
- 3.5 = Magna cum laude (with high honor)
- 3.8 = Summa cum laude (with highest honor)
Need Help?
Contact the Reynolds Graduation Office at graduation@reynolds.edu or (804) 523-5030.
Note: The college reserves the right to graduate students who complete requirements, even without an application.