In order to graduate you need to have completed everything needed for your degree (courses, thesis, etc.) and you also need to apply for graduation. Discuss your graduation with your supervisor and familiarize yourself with all the information on this site!
General information
You can apply for the degree certificate when all the graduation requirements are fulfilled.
Read all sites/links mentioned on this site and once you've read through it all you can follow these suggested steps:
- Submit your thesis according to your supervisor's instructions.
- Remember to save the thesis evaluation statement that your supervisor issues. You will need to submit it when apply for your degree certificate.
- Check that the statement is signed. The document can be electronically signed but if there is no signature at all you must ask for a signed statement.
- Make sure that you have completed all courses and trainings needed and that you have the correct amount of credits for graduation.
- All credits must be registered in the student information system before you can apply for your degree certificate.
- Return your books to Arcada's library.
- Note that your Arcada IT account will be deactivated shortly after you have submitted your application for degree certificate. Make sure you have saved any files or e-mails you want to keep.
- Return your student key to Arcada's information desk.
Sisu as of April 2024
You can apply for the degree certificate when all the graduation requirements are fulfilled. When you have completed 100 % of your studies in Sisu, the application for a degree certificate will open inside your Sisu. We recommend that you contact your study counsellor or Student Affairs before applying for a degree certificate in Sisu, as your study plan in Sisu needs to be correct before you apply for a degree certificate (if the study plan is incorrect you will have to apply for a degree certificate again after it has been corrected).
- Contact your degree programme director to have your study plan checked before sending in your application in Sisu.
- Submit your application for degree certificate.
- Fill out the application for a degree certificate inside Sisu. You can find it under Structure of studies. When you have completed all your courses a green notification will appear to inform you that you can apply for graduation. You can then click on the yellow symbol to open the application.
Do you have questions about how to apply for a degree certificate/graduation? Send us an email at E-mail: studentaffairs
We help with (among other things):
- Discount cards (HSL and KELA meal vouchers) NOTE! With a student card you get these benefits. We recommend that you use the HSL app.
- Academic year registration
- Study rights
- Application for a diploma
- Credits for external achievements
- Forms and certificates
- Change of first or last name and personal identity number
Visiting hours in the library and telephone hours (note that you can send us an e-mail at any time):
| Monday | No visiting hours |
| Tuesday | No visiting hours |
| Wednesday | 10-12 in the library |
| Thursday | 12-14 telephone hours |
| Friday | No visiting hours |
How to apply
Applying for your degree certificate is the final thing you have to do to graduate from Arcada.
Deadlines
Do you know when you should apply?
Do you have questions about how to apply for a degree certificate? Contact E-mail: studentaffairs
After submitting the application
The degree certificate will be ready in about three weeks after you submit a complete application. Postage is not included in this process.
Graduation ceremony
Arcada University of Applied Sciences arranges graduation ceremonies twice a year.
Arcada account and e-mail
Note that your Arcada account will no longer be accessible after applying for a degree certificate!