SPRING/SUMMER 2023 GRADUATES:
YOU CAN TAKE CARE OF ALL OF YOUR FINAL GRADUATION NEEDS ONLINE BY FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW:
- DEGREE CHECKING: Undergraduate students please apply for graduation by following this link: https://go.pittstate.edu/deg.check.app?&FORM=MENU&NAVAID=APPROVE.AND.PAY or by clicking the red prompt on your audit. You will verify diploma information and pay the mandatory graduation fee of $55, which covers the change of your regalia and diploma. The deadline to complete the application and payment process is April 3, 2023.
- GRADUATE STUDIES: Graduate students please petition for graduation and pay fees by Monday, April 3, 2023. Undergraduate students who are interested in Graduate School at PSU may visit our website to review the programs that we offer and for information on how to apply to at https://www.pittstate.edu/graduate/index.html.
- FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Any student graduating who received any STUDENT LOANS while attending PSU is required to complete the on-line Exit Counseling Session at https://studentaid.gov/exit-counseling/. You will also be able to do your Exit Interviews for both the NURSING LOAN and PERKINS LOAN online with Educational Computer Systems, Inc. (ECSI), after April 30, 2023. Please visit their site at https://home.ecsi.net/ for more detail. All of your prior outstanding loan debit is available for you to review at the Federal Student Aid Website: https://studentaid.gov/h/manage-loans. If you plan to continue your education at PSU in the graduate program, you will need to reach back out to the Financial Aid office once your degree has posted so that we can update your FAFSA. If you have any additional questions, please contact Financial Assistance at 620-235-4240 or email finaid@pittstate.edu. Please note** There will be holds placed on your academic transcript until any required EXIT COUNSELING SESSION(S) is/are finalized.
- CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Hey Gorillas - we want to know what is next for you! If you have accepted a job offer or have been accepted to graduate school, please let us know through your Gorillas4Hire/Handshake account at at this link here. If you're unsure of your plans, let us know how we can help you figure out your next steps! FYI - Gorilla alumni can continue to use Gorillas4Hire for a year after graduation to help in their employment planning.Congratulations and best wishes for all that is to come!! We're so excited for you!
- JOSTENS: Jostens is excited to celebrate along with you during these accomplishments. We believe in the importance of graduation ceremonies and the celebration of this life accomplishment. Jostens will provide every opportunity for you to celebrate your achievement by offering special promotions. Visit https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1070504/Pittsburg-State-University/ or call 1-800-854-7464.
- Use the following promo codes:
- ANNSHIP: Free shipping on photo cards, essential, deluxe, basic, and mini packages - includes a la carte items when purchased in addition to any package. RESHIP is still valid but only works for deluxe and essential packages.
- Free standard shipping when you design and purchase your photo cards or announcement grad. Packages on http://jostens.com through June 30, 2023, and use promo code ANNSHIP at checkout. Shipping and handling may be charged on other products in your order. Offer subject to adjustment due to returns, cancellations and exchanges. Promo codes cannot be combined or used with other offers or discounts. Not valid on prior purchases, taxes or for cash or cash equivalent. Valid only for online orders hipped to U.S. addresses. Promotion applies to standard catalog offering only and excludes any other products. Expires 6/30/23 at 11:59 pm CT. Offer may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice.
- UPLOMAGRAD: Free Uploma shipping - Free standard shipping when you design and purchase your Uploma valid only at http://jostens.com through December 31, 2023 by using promo code UPLOMAGRAD at checkout.
- Promotion applies to Uploma offering only and excludes any other products in your order. Free standard shipping only. Product collections vary by school. Limit one promo code per order. Offer subject to adjustment due to returns, cancellations and exchanges. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Not valid on prior purchases. Not valid for cash or cash equivalent. Valid only for online orders shipped to U.S. addresses. Expires 12/31/23 at 11:59 pm CT.
- SHOP50: $50 off your jewelry purchase - Save $50 when you design and purchase your college class ring or jewelry on http://jostens.com by December 31, 2023 and use promo code SHOP50 at checkout.
- Promotion applies to standard college jewelry catalog offering only and excludes any other products. Offer excludes: nursing pins, watches, keepsake jewelry boxes, military academy rings, and high school jewelry. Not valid on prior purchases. Not valid for cash or cash equivalent. Valid only for online orders shipped to U.S. addresses. Expires 12/31/2023 at 11:59pm CT. Offer may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice.
- STUDENT-ATHLETES: Graduating student athletes interested in being considered for a student athlete graduation stole should direct graduation questions to Kelly Burnley Miller by email at kbmiller@pittstate.edu.
- HERFF JONES - FRAMING SUCCESS: We can help you choose a frame to celebrate your success, and a place to display your diploma when it arrives! We fund one tree planting for every frame purchased. Trees are planted by Trees for the Future for the benefit of the communities they serve. Order online: www.framingsuccess.com and we will ship to your address.
Or grab a frame at the PSU Gorilla Bookstore when you are on campus and save the shipping fee. Congratulations!
- PSU ALUMNI AND CONSTITUENT RELATIONS: Check out opportunities available to you as alumni. Learn about alumni gatherings, programs, services, and ways to remain connected after graduation. For more information, visit pittstate.edu/alumni. Alumni & Constituent Relations is giving away two PSU Prize Packs. Enter online for a chance to win! Lastly, if you are a resident of Kansas or Missouri, as a congratulatory gift for your graduation, Alumni & Constituent Relations will waive the donation fee for you to receive an official PSU Kansas or Missouri Gorilla License Plate for your vehicle. Simply complete the form here and we will prepare the necessary paperwork – it’s so easy! Always remember, "Once a Gorilla, Always a Gorilla."
- GORILLA BOOKSTORE: Students can begin picking up regalia in the bookstore on April 6, 2023, during regular business hours. You must pay the graduation fee online or at the Cashier's Office before you go to the bookstore. Students wishing to have regalia shipped can call the bookstore at 620-235-4875 to place an order. The shipping fee will be $8.99. Please do not call to place an order prior to April 6, 2023. Please note, the deadline for picking up/placing an order is May 12, 2023.
- IT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS GRADUATING: As a student at PSU, you receive access to many IT resources. Upon graduation, or leaving the University, most of those resources will no longer be applicable to you because you will no longer be an "active" PSU student. Click here https://www.pittstate.edu/it/grad-it-info for the details on what you will retain access to as well as what resources will be discontinued and when. As always, please contact the Gorilla Geeks if you have questions: geeks@pittstate.edu/620.235.4600/109 Whitesitt Hall.
Find additional commencement information at: https://pittstate.edu/registrar/commencement.html