Wait for Degree Processing
After your last semester or term that you complete all degree requirements, a processing
timeline goes through three phases: degree conferral, degree posting, and diploma
delivery.
Degree Conferral
Degree ConferralThis is the date recorded on your transcript that signifies when your degree is officially recognized.
All of your degree requirements must be met by this date in order for your degree to be conferred. Typically this is your last term/semester.
Degree Posting
This is the date by which your degree is posted, 30-44 days after the date of degree conferral.
Your degree must be posted in order for details to appear on your transcript. Prior to ordering a transcript, we recommend that you wait until you get official confirmation of your degree conferral to your Cal Lutheran email address.
Diploma Delivery
Diploma DeliveryThis is the date by which you receive your diploma, an estimated timeframe based on degree posting date. Typically 30 days after degree posting.
Outstanding fees and nonpayment can cause delays. For more information, please see Transcripts & Diplomas.
2026-27 Degree Processing Timeline
Degrees are conferred after each academic term/semester. Learn more
| Term of Degree Completion | Degree Conferral | Degree Posting | Diploma Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester |
December 11, 2026 |
by January 24, 2027 |
by late February |
|
Spring Semester |
May 14, 2027 |
by June 27, 2027 |
by early August |
|
Summer Session |
August 13, 2027 | by September 26, 2027 | by late October |
| Term of Degree Completion | Degree Conferral | Degree Posting | Diploma Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Term |
November 6, 2026 |
by December 20, 2026 |
by mid January |
|
Winter Term |
February 12, 2027 |
by March 28, 2027 |
by late April |
|
Spring Term |
May 14, 2027 |
by June 27, 2027 |
by early August |
|
Summer Term |
August 6, 2027 | by September 19, 2027 | by mid October |
| Term of Degree Completion | Degree Conferral | Degree Posting | Diploma Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 |
October 18, 2026 |
by December 1, 2026 |
by mid-to-late December |
| Term 2 |
December 20, 2026 |
by February 2, 2027 |
by early March |
|
Term 3 |
March 7, 2027 |
by April 20, 2027 |
by mid-to-late May |
|
Term 4 |
May 16, 2027 | by June 29, 2027 | by late July |
|
Term 5 |
July 18, 2027 | by August 31, 2027 | by late September |