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Petition to Graduate     

Steps to START the petition to graduate process:

To start the Petition to Graduate process, you must log into Self Service and “Apply for Graduation.”

my.academyart.edu  > log into Self Service >  My Educational Profile > Academics >
Apply for Graduation > Select a term and click on “Apply”

For step by step instructions click here: Student Self Service How To Apply for Graduation

Steps to COMPLETE the petition to graduate process:

These steps should be completed prior to enrolling in your final classes. 

Academic Advising report

Contact your Advisor for a final program evaluation and to obtain a copy of your Academic Advising report. 
You will need to give this report to your director for departmental approval. 
  • Undergraduate students call Student Services at 415-618-6508.
  • Graduate students call 415-274-8617.

Departmental Approval

All students must obtain approval from their department. 
Click on the appropriate link below for detailed information.

Graduate School - Master of Architecture & Master of Fine Arts Candidates

Undergraduate Candidates:

School of Advertising
School of Graphic Design
School of Animation & Visual Effects School of Illustration
School of Computer Arts | New Media
School of Industrial Design
School of Digital Arts & Communication School of Interior Architecture and Design
School of Fashion & Merchandising
School of Motion Pictures & Television | Acting
School of Fine Arts | Sculpture School of Photography

Career Survey

All students must do an exit survey on the internet. 
Go to: http://apply.academyart.edu/careervsgradtrack/

Financial Aid Students

For all students who have received Federal Student Loans -It is a federal requirement that you have an exit interview with the Financial Aid office. Exit Interviews must be scheduled no earlier than 30 days prior to graduation. Note: This step is not necessary to be completed prior to registration for your final classes.

International Students

All international students must meet with the International Student Office.

Keep current!

It is vital that you keep all of your information up to date in order to receive your diploma and important information regarding commencement.

Go to  my.academyart.edu  and log into Self Service

Student Self Service  >  Personal Portfolio > Address | Web Address | E-mail Address

Update your address
Log into Self Service and verify your address.  The diploma will be sent to your Home address.

Update your web address
If you have a website, log into Self Service and update your Internet Address.

Update your e-mail address
Log into Self Service and verify your home e-mail address.  Important information regarding Commencement will be sent to this address.