Do you know when you should apply?

Deadline spring of 2023

If you wish to obtain a degree certificate during the academic year of 2022-2023, and to participate in the graduation ceremony in October 2023, the application for the degree certificate needs to be submitted by 31 July 2023. No degree certificates are handed out during the graduation ceremony.

If you apply during the period 2.6-31.7.2023, your application will not be processed during this time period/during the summer due to summer vacations. You can apply for the degree certificate during this time, but the degree certificate will be ready for you at the earliest at the end of August or September. The date on the certificate will be according to the date that you submitted your application.

Deadline fall of 2023

If you wish to obtain a degree certificate during 2023 your application for the degree certificate needs to be submitted by December 31, 2023. Please note! We recommend that you apply for your degree certificate by December 20, 2023, since no applications will be processed during 21.12.2023 - 2.1.2024.

Around holidays processing times are longer than usual (especially around Christmas and New Years). You will receive your degree certificate in the end of January/beginning of February if you submit your application in December. Your degree certificate will however be dated with a date in December (same date as when your application for degree certificate was complete).

Contact

Contact E-mail: studentaffairs@arcada.fi if you have problems with applying for your degree certificate.