Phone: 304-367-4141
Monday | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
Tuesday | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
Wednesday | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
Thursday | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
Friday | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Mailing Address
Fairmont State University
1201 Locust Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554
GRADUATION APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR ALL GRADUATION TERMS!
Graduation Date | Apply Deadline |
Spring 2023 | September 9, 2022 |
Summer 2023 | June 9, 2023 |
Fall 2023 | February 17, 2023 |
Graduation Date | Apply Deadline |
Spring 2023 | March 7, 2023 |
Summer 2023 | June 9, 2023 |
Fall 2023 | October 13, 2023 |
A late fee for graduation will be accessed the day after the deadline to apply for graduation. All accounts must be reconciled to zero dollars prior to the diploma being released. Failure to do so will result in your diploma being withheld.
It is important to apply early or by the deadline for graduation and to complete your graduation audit appointment to make sure that you are ready to graduate. Graduation audits are provided for students who have applied for graduation only. All other students must see their academic advisor. Graduation audits are provided via campus email accounts.
To request an audit, please call 304-367-4659 or email graduation@fairmontstate.edu. Please check your campus email account often for degree audit update information. Master's degree students should see their Department advisor for degree audits. Regents Bachelor of Arts students will need to meet with Pamela Stephens for degree audit information. All education majors will see the College of Education for degree auditing.
**Please note: graduation audits will not be processed during the months that Commencement Ceremonies are held (November and April)
Check your campus email account often for ceremony updates. You may also visit the Commencement webpage.
Cap and gown is required to participate in Commencement. You may order your cap and gown online by March 14, 2023. After this date, please contact the bookstore directly at 304-333-3636 to inquire about placing an order.
You must complete the following steps before you are allowed to graduate:
All students must first apply to graduate. Follow the instructions on how to apply to graduate online.