Whether you are applying to receive your primary degree or certificate or an additional degree or certificate beyond your declared program of study, Delta College has an application process to help you achieve your educational goals. Most students applying for graduation will submit a Graduation Application for their current primary declared program in the MyDelta Student Portal. Students seeking an additional degree or certificate outside of their declared program of study must complete a separate application. Regardless of which application you submit, all degrees and certificates are subject to the applicable graduation requirements and application deadlines. Review the information below to determine which application is appropriate for your situation.
Application Periods
Applications periods (window) for Evaluation of Records for Receipt of an Associate Degree or Certificate (Application for Graduation) for the following terms:
| Term | Application Period |
|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | March 28, 2026 - July 31, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | August 1, 2026 - December 11, 2026 |
| Spring 2027 | December 12, 2026 - March 26 ,2027 |
Before You Apply to Graduate
Carefully review the requirements for degrees and/or certificates BEFORE applying. You should apply ONLY if you have already met the award requirements or will be completing them this term. Any application that is clearly missing several courses or requirements will be automatically denied.
You should also confirm eligibility for each award by looking at the degree or certificate requirements in the college catalog or running an Academic Advisement Report in your MyDelta account.
- Substitution Forms: If you are submitting a course substitution form for a degree, it must be submitted to the Admissions & Records Office BEFORE submitting the online application.
AA/AS Degree Course Substitution Form Certificate Course Substitution Form
Other College Transcripts: Official transcripts for all US Regionally accredited colleges and universities other than Delta College MUST be on file in the Evaluations Office BEFORE you submit an application. If you are currently attending another college, you need to submit a copy of your class schedule to the Evaluations Office before you submit an application.
How to Apply
Applying for your Primary Degrees and Certificates (applying for Graduation) is done in MyDelta under the Academic Records tile. Select "Apply for Graduation" from the left menu.
How to Apply for your Primary Degree/Certificate/Graduation in MyDelta
If you wish to apply for an additional degree or certificate that is different from their currently declared program of study, please use the Applying for Degree/Certificate Outside of your Declared Program of Study Form.
Application for Degree/Certificate Outside of Your Declared Program of Study