Application for Graduation

Please submit your application for conferral before the following early application deadlines in order for each program to be posted to your student record:

  • Spring: Apply by April 1
  • Summer: Apply by August 1
  • Fall: Apply by December 1

If you miss one of these deadlines, please reach out to the Registrar’s Office at [email protected] or  800-487-8839, and we’ll be happy to help!

Note:  After completing this application you will be sent to a payment portal to pay the $50 Graduation Application Fee. You are required to pay this fee for each degree, diploma, certificate or credential you are conferring. The fee covers the following:

  • Diploma for framing, presented in a diploma folder featuring the ACHS logo and academic leadership signatures.
  • Administrative costs to process application for graduation which includes a formal degree audit
  • One complimentary official transcript (a $10.00 value) upon request. You may request an official transcript here: https://achs.edu/transcript-request/

If you are receiving Military education benefits please check with our Business Office ([email protected]) to see if your benefits cover your graduation fees.


What to Expect After Application
– You will receive confirmation of payment receipt. We will contact you directly if we notice any issues that may delay your graduation application request.

Your certificate, diploma, or degree will be mailed to the address specified on your graduation application within 4-6 weeks of the conferral periods listed above. An email notification will be sent to you once your credential has been mailed.

Any address changes must be provided to the Registrar’s Office no later than the graduation application deadline listed above.

If you have any questions regarding graduation, please email the Registrar’s Office at [email protected] or call  800-487-8839.