Graduation
The Johns Hopkins University confers degrees at the end of the summer, fall, and spring semesters. The University Commencement and divisional graduation ceremonies are held in May. The May graduation program will include the names of those students who applied to graduate by the deadlines for the 2023-2024 academic year.
A student who expects to receive more than one degree or certificate must complete a separate graduation application for each degree and/or certificate. Applicants are required to apply by the deadline and within the same academic semester they complete their degree requirements. The Graduation Application is available online using SIS. Students in dual degree/certificate programs must apply for graduation from both degree/certificate programs. Late applications for the spring semester may need to wait until the following academic year depending on the time the application is submitted. Students planning to graduate should complete all coursework before the semester ends and should not request or receive the grade of ‘I’ (Incomplete) during their final term.
Deadlines for Submitting the Graduation Application Form for Academic Year 2023-2024
| Term | Date |
|---|---|
| August completion | June 9, 2023 |
| December completion | September 15, 2023 |
| May completion | February 16, 2024 |
Students who have submitted the Application for Graduation receive an automated application confirmation email. Applicant names are placed on the tentative graduation list for the May graduation ceremony. The graduation application is the first step of the degree audit process. To be eligible to graduate, all students must complete the requirements of their Academic Program of Study. For Master candidates, credits may be no older than 6 years; for Graduate Certificate candidates, credits may be no older than 3 years.
The Carey Business School Academic Board meets three times each year to review candidates for graduation. Students completing all requirements at the end of the summer session are reviewed by the Academic Board in August; those finishing at the end of the fall semester are reviewed in December; and those finishing at the end of the spring semester are reviewed in May.
Graduation ceremony information is sent via email in March for the May ceremonies. To receive their diplomas, students must pay all student accounts in full. Additionally, any outstanding charges of misconduct and violations of academic integrity must be settled before a diploma will be released. Johns Hopkins University diplomas indicate the degree (e.g., Master of Business Administration, Master of Science – Finance) without identifying the student’s concentration. Students who apply on time and complete their studies will have their diplomas direct mailed, typically within 4-8 weeks after conferral.
Graduation Awards and Honors
Beta Gamma Sigma
Beta Gamma Sigma is the international honor society serving business programs accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in a business program accredited by AACSB International. Carey students in the top 20% of their class receive an invitation for membership.
Edward J. Stegman, CPA, Memorial Award
The Edward J. Stegman, CPA, Memorial Award for Excellence in Business Scholarship is named in memory of Edward J. Stegman, founder of Stegman & Company, who taught Business Economics and Accounting at Johns Hopkins University from 1928 until 1945.
Since 1975, over 430 high-achieving graduating students have earned this prestigious award. The Award is currently presented to graduating students with the highest GPA in the full-time MBA program, the full-time MS programs, and the part-time graduate programs.