Degree Application

Application Dates

The online degree application will be available in myRedDragon during the application periods below.

Spring 2025 Degree Conferral Application

Apply up to June 1, 2025

Summer 2025 Degree Conferral Application

Apply up to August 1, 2025

Fall 2025 Degree Conferral Application

Apply up to January 1, 2026

How to Apply

Students will apply online via myRedDragon.

To access the degree conferral application:

1. Login to myRedDragon
2. Click the Student Tab.
3. Locate the Registrar's channel on the left of the screen.
4. Navigate to the Degree and Conferral Information heading.
5. Click on the Undergraduate Degree Application or Graduate Degree Application link.
6. Complete and submit the conferral application. You will receive a confirmation email upon completion and another confirmation email once it is processed. Please read all information contained in the emails.

Changing Degree Conferral Details

Please access myRedDragon to submit changes to your degree conferral information. Using the change form, you are able to change:

• Your degree conferral term
• Your diploma middle name
• Your diploma shipping address
• For changes to your ceremony attendance preference (Yes/No), please email our office.

To access the change form:

1. Login to myRedDragon
2. Click the Student Tab.
3. Locate the Registrar's channel on the left of the screen.
4. Navigate to the Degree and Conferral Information heading.
5. Click on the Change Conferral or Diploma Information link.
6. Select the appropriate change(s) you wish to make on the form.

Please see our step-by-step instructions for more information. 

New Graduates

Students will receive a diploma at the address provided during the degree conferral application approximately 10-12 weeks after the conferral process concludes. The diploma is printed with the legal name on file.

SUNY Cortland diplomas are printed by a professional printing company that prints and embosses our diplomas on high quality stock. The diploma includes the degree earned at SUNY Cortland (example: BA, BS, BFA, MA, MS etc.), not the specific major. Students with double majors receive only one diploma in accord with the degree. Students with dual degrees (for example, a BA and a BS) will receive two diplomas.

The College cannot send a diploma if you have any outstanding holds, financial obligations, or disciplinary actions. Please be sure to resolve any holds or obligations prior to leaving campus to avoid any delay.

Duplicate or Replacement Diplomas

Students may request replacement or duplicate diplomas through the Registrar's Office. To obtain a replacement diploma, please use the replacement form (PDF).

If you are requesting a replacement diploma because your name has changed, please complete the Change of Name/Address Form as well. SUNY Cortland uses an external printing company to print and deliver your replacement diploma. The replacement diploma will arrive approximately 8 weeks after the request is received and processed.

Undergraduate Degree Conferral Application

This form is used by undergraduate students to apply for degree conferral. 

Graduate Degree Conferral Application

This form is used by graduate students to apply for degree conferral. 

Change Degree Conferral Details

This form is used to change your degree conferral details when you have an existing degree conferral application.

Diploma Replacement Order Form (PDF)

To order a replacement diploma complete and sign this form and then mail the form to the Registrar's Office or present it in person. A diploma replacement request must be made by the bearer of the diploma with that individual's verified signature.

• General Degree Conferral Questions
• Diploma Questions