Graduation & Commencement
Questions?
Contact Dee Ann Dickerson for questions on degree conferrals or diploma at ddickerson@carlalbert.edu or 918-647-1307.
Degrees
Degrees will be conferred and posted to the Spring graduate’s official transcript by Wednesday the week after semester classes end. Student may order a transcript and choose to have an official transcript sent after grades and degrees are posted.
Diplomas
Diplomas will be printed and mailed to all graduates once they arrive on campus and are available for personal pick up or mailing (typically 4-6 weeks after end of semester).
Graduation
Students approved for a Fall 2024, Spring 2025, or Summer 2025 graduation may participate in May 11, 2024 Commencement. An approved application for graduation must be on record.
Apply for Graduation
Student may apply for graduation in one of two ways: 1) by active Graduation Application link found in their myCarlAlbert portal account or 2) by paper Graduation Application form (download a copy below).
Online Application: Students may apply for graduation using the Graduation Application link found in their myCarlAlbert portal account. If this link is active, then the system’s degree audit has determined the student will meet requirements for graduation with their current course schedule.
Paper Application: If the online Graduation Application link is not active to a student who is eligible to graduate, then that student should complete a paper Application for Graduation and submit it to graduation@carlalbert.edu or Office of Admissions. For these students, the Registrar will typically adjust their degree audit for advanced standing coursework, course substitutions, elective credit recognitions, transfer coursework, or other exceptions not recognized by the system’s degree audit.
Once approved, the student should review the Graduation Application portal information and confirm the spelling of their name and address for diploma printing and mailing, and monitor their email for any updates. Registrar will notify student by CASC email concerning graduation/degree pre-approvals and conferral, Commencement, diploma, and any updates.
Graduation Checklist
- Check your progress tab in Self-Service
- Contact the Admissions Department
- Apply for Graduation
- Apply for Commencement
- Order Cap and Gown
Graduation Resources
Commencement
Commencement is schedule for Saturday May 11, 2024, at 11 am and 1 pm. The ceremonies will be held in the Hamilton Auditorium. Students who are eligible to participate in the Commencement (Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and Summer 2024) will be emailed (before late March) with instructions on Commencement. Students may purchase cap, gown, honor cords, and other graduation supplies from the Bookstore on the Poteau or Sallisaw campuses. [Poteau Bookstore 918-647-1390, Sallisaw Bookstore 918-775-6977 ext 2212]
Students should monitor their CASC email and personal email for notices concerning graduation updates and award, when to pick-up/mail diplomas, details on Commencement, etc. So, check your email!
Carl Albert Commencement Dress & Conduct Guideline
Carl Albert State College holds their graduates in high esteem, and the commencement ceremony publicly recognizes their achievements and induction into the alumni network. The ceremony reflects a long history of academic customs and traditions. In respect for those traditions and in accordance with the Academic Costume Code of the American Council on Education, commencement participants are directed to follow the set dress and conduct guidelines.
Graduation & Commencement FAQs
Graduation is defined as the receiving or conferring of an academic degree or diploma. The admissions office must run a degree check via the graduation application to check and confirm eligibility.
Speak with the office of Admissions.
Students are encouraged to apply early for graduation to appear in the program. However, you may still register and participate in commencement. Your name will not be in the program after the deadline.
Admissions
Email: ddickerson@carlalbert.edu
Office Phone: (918) 647-1300
Noah Martin
Email: nlmartin@carlalbert.edu
Office Phone: (918) 647-1302
Contact the admissions office to get an estimate on your diploma.
Commencement is defined as the ceremonies at which degrees or diplomas are conferred at a school.
Saturday, May 10th 2025
11am & 1pm
1507 S McKenna
St, Poteau, OK 74953
Hamilton Auditorium
Friday, May 9th 2025
2pm
Students are encouraged to apply before Thursday, May 8th
Students eligible to graduate in the summer semester will walk in commencement the semester before “graduating”. Students will still apply for summer graduation but will walk in the spring commencement ceremony.
