Happy Commencement! Be sure to check out our #EFSCGrad Hub for ceremony replays, social graphics, and more. Spring Term 2025 graduation candidates can apply to graduate starting January 6, 2025 when the online application system opens.
Graduation Information
Students who meet all graduation requirements for any degree or certificate program must apply to graduate to receive their Eastern Florida State College diploma, whether or not they plan to attend commencement exercises.
The Commencement Ceremony is a chance to celebrate your graduation, but taking part in a ceremony does not make you an official graduate.
Meeting requirements and applying to graduate
Degrees are not conferred until the end of the term and upon verification by the EFSC Registrar's Office that all requirements have been met. Students are responsible for determining that they've met all graduation requirements and have no outstanding financial obligations to the college. Your advisor can help make sure you're on track and you can use the myGPS Degree Audit tool to check your progress toward meeting all graduation requirements.
Do not forget to apply to graduate and follow the deadlines listed below, paying careful attention to the deadline to avoid an additional $20 late fee.
We love celebrating your accomplishments so EFSC traditionally holds Commencement Ceremonies at the end of the Fall and Spring Terms at the Melbourne Campus King Center for the Performing Arts. Summer graduates are invited to walk in the Fall Ceremony. Visit the Commencement section for all the details on the ceremonies and guest tickets.
When do I get my diploma?
Diplomas are sent to all graduates within 6-8 business weeks after the end of the term (this timing does not include winter break for fall graduates, but begins when the College reopens). Please allow an additional one to two business weeks after diplomas have been mailed for receipt of your diploma.
Please note that diplomas are sent to all graduates at the address on file. Be sure to keep your address current. Verifying and updating your address is easy! Log in to myEFSC and choose View/Update Address under Personal Information.
If you have already graduated and need to request a duplicate or replacement diploma, visit that page for information.
Need a diploma cover? Contact the Office of the Registrar by sending an email to graduation@easternflorida.edu to find out how to obtain one.
Graduation & Commencement Related Dates, Deadlines & Contacts
Fall 2024 Candidates for graduation must follow the steps to apply to graduate. Applying online is easiest: view the tutorial for how-to instructions.
- Monday, August 12, 2024: Online Graduation System Opens
- Thursday, October 3, 2024: Last day to avoid a late fee when applying for Fall Term 2024 graduation
- Friday, October 4, 2024: $20 Late Fee begins for all graduation applications
- Thursday, October 24, 2024: Last Day to submit a graduation application to have name in Commencement Program
- Sunday, November 3, 2024: Last day to apply to graduate by 11:59 PM and indicate "Yes" to attending Commencement to get priority access to the online systems used to choose a Ceremony time and reserve guest tickets. View Commencement RSVP details. That page also includes details if you submit a Commencement RSVP after the November 3rd priority date.
- Sunday, December 8, 2024, 11:59 PM: Online Graduation Application System Closes
- Monday, December 9, 2024: Starting on this date, all applications to graduate must be completed using the Graduation Application PDF form submitted via the Student Dropbox. All fees will be assessed to your student account within 1 to 2 business days and must be paid prior to documents being processed and/or released.
- Please note: Graduation & Late fees are nonrefundable.
Commencement: Thursday, December 12, 2024 - Ceremony Times: 11 AM & 2 PM, King Center
for the Performing Arts
Please note that attending a Commencement Ceremony is not required to graduate.
Please Note: The online graduation application system for the Spring 2025 Term will open on January 6, 2025. Please wait until after this date to apply to graduate for Spring Term 2025.
Important Note: Some dates below are TBD and will be updated when available.
Spring 2025 Candidates for graduation must follow the steps to apply to graduate. Applying online is easiest: view the tutorial for how-to instructions.
- Monday, January 6, 2025: Online Graduation System Opens
- Thurs, March 6, 2025: Graduation Applications Due - Last day to avoid a late fee when applying for Spring Term 2025 graduation
- Fri., March 7, 2025: $20 Late Fee begins for all graduation applications
- To Be Determined: Last Day to submit a graduation application to have name in Commencement Program
- To Be Determined: Last day to apply to graduate and indicate "Yes" to attending Commencement, unless the ceremonies fill up sooner. The "Yes" RSVP will include priority access to the online systems used to choose a Ceremony time and reserve guest tickets. View Commencement RSVP details.
- Sun., May 11, 2025, 11:59 PM: Online Graduation Application System Closes
- Mon., May 12, 2025: Starting on this date, all applications to graduate must be the completed via the Graduation Application PDF form submitted via the Student Dropbox. All fees will be assessed within 1 to 2 business days and must be paid prior to documents being processed and/or released.
- Please note: Graduation & Late fees are nonrefundable.
Commencement: Thursday, May 15, 2025 - Ceremony Times: To Be Determined, King Center for the Performing Arts
Please note that attending a Commencement Ceremony is not required to graduate.
Summer 2025 Candidates for Graduation must follow the steps to apply to graduate. Applying online is easiest: view the tutorial for how-to instructions. There is no commencement ceremony for summer term, graduates are invited to participate in the Fall Term commencement and can indicate that plan on their application to graduate.
- Monday, May 19, 2025: Online Graduation System Opens
- Thursday, June 12, 2025: Early Summer Deadline - Note: All course work must be completed in the first six-week summer term to qualify for early summer graduation. Applications submitted after this deadline, will be processed for the full summer term which ends in August.
- Thursday, July 3, 2025: Last day to avoid a late fee when applying for Summer Term 2024 graduation
- Friday, July 4, 2025: Additional $20 late fee begins for all graduation applications
- Sunday, August 10, 2025, 11:59 PM: Online Graduation Application System Closes
- Monday, August 11, 2025: Starting on this date, all applications to graduate must be the completed using the Graduation Application PDF form submitted via the Student Dropbox. All fees will be assessed to your student account within 1 to 2 business days and must be paid prior to documents being processed and/or released.
- Graduation & Late fees are non-refundable.
- Fall 2025 Commencement (Option for Summer Graduates): (Date and Times are TBA) Please note that attending a Commencement Ceremony is not required to graduate.
You can discuss your program's graduation requirements with your Academic Advisor.
For questions about Graduation, including applying, requirements, or diplomas, email
the graduation office at:
graduation@easternflorida.edu
For questions about Commencement Ceremonies, including guest tickets, email commencement@easternflorida.edu
EFSC Registrar's Office
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8 AM - 5 PM; Closed Friday
Cocoa Campus, Building 2
1519 Clearlake Rd
Cocoa, FL 32922
Phone: 321-433-7284
Fax: 321-433-7172