An Application to Graduate must be submitted by the dates below if you wish to graduate.
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Graduation Dates
Ceremony Dates
Application Period
November 13-14, 2025
Applications Close:June 1, 2025
Winter 2026
Applications Open:October 15, 2025
Applications Close:November 30, 2025
Spring 2026
Applications Open:February 1, 2026
Applications Close:March 15, 2026
Letter of Permission
If you are completing any courses at another Institution on Letter of Permission, you will need to ensure you request a transcript be sent to Records, Saint Mary’s University by the due date listed below.
Please be advised that it is your responsibility to request an official transcript be e-mailed to records@smu.ca.
Letter of Permission Due Dates
September 15
Winter
January 15
Spring
May 1
If you wish to and return to active student status, you must withdraw your graduation application by the date indicated below.
If you withdraw your application, you must RE-APPLY to a future graduation.
Withdrawal Deadlines