- How do I get proof of my degree?
- What if my degree is not posted yet, but I need proof?
- What happens if my requirements are not met?
- Why am I missing units for the overall 120.0?
- What if I won't finish my classes in the term I applied for, and need to postpone my graduation?
- Can I finish my courses through Extended University?
- How can I finish my degree if I've been discontinued?
How do I get proof of my degree?
Transcripts are the formal verification of degree(s) earned. Requests for Official Transcripts must be submitted online. Visit our Official Transcript Ordering webpage for detailed information.
What if my degree is not posted yet, but I need proof?
A Letter of Anticipated Completion Request is available via the forms library. It is an official letter recognizing a student's candidacy for graduation, not confirmation of student's degree.
What happens if my requirements are not met?
You will be notified via your campus email, and you may need to change your graduation term to complete remaining requirements.
Some factors that impede completion of a degree are:
(Please note this is not a comprehensive list)
- Failure of required course(s)
- Not enrolled in required course(s)
- GPA below a 2.00 (3.00 Master's)
- Incomplete, RP, RD grades
- Lower grade than required for major-specific course
- Not earning at least 120.0 semester units (30.0 for Master's)
- Failure to submit final transcripts from all schools attended
- Academic dishonesty
- Academic dismissal
Why am I missing units for the overall 120.0?
Some things that can affect completion of the overall 120.0 units required for graduation:
- If you failed a class during your last term, those units do not apply to the 120.0 total
- If you had an incomplete in a past term which was then updated to an "F", those units do not apply to the 120.0 total
- Students can only apply a maximum 70.0 units from their community college(s) to the 120.0 total. If you have already met this maximum, any additional coursework taken at a community college will not apply to the 120.0 total
If you have any questions about this requirement, please email registrar@csuci.edu
What if I won't finish my classes in the term I applied for, and need to postpone my graduation?
You will need to submit a Request for Change of Graduation Term form (PDF)
Can I finish my courses through Extended University?
No. Students missing graduation requirements must complete coursework through regular enrollment. Per Executive Order 1099, students who are eligible to enroll in a regular session may not complete remaining coursework through self-supporting special sessions such as CI's Extended University. “Eligible to enroll” means that you were enrolled in the previous semester and receive an enrollment appointment for the subsequent term.
How can I finish my degree if I've been discontinued?
If you have been away from Channel Islands for three semesters or more, it is still possible to earn your degree. However, you will need to change your anticipated graduation term, and submit a petition to graduate in absentia and maintain original catalog rights. Other steps may be required, based on your specific situation. Please contact registrar@csuci.edu for assistance.