All academic requirements must be completed and processed before the date of graduation. Students expecting to graduate must submit the online application through myNOVA no later than the date specified in the academic calendar in the semester in which they expect to complete their program requirements. Those who miss the deadline will not have their names printed in the Commencement program.
Here is how to submit the online graduation application for the Master of Arts in Communication:
In myNOVA click on 'Student' tab, scroll to the bottom to locate the Graduate Information channel, then click on the Prospective Graduate Form link:
If you are unable to complete the Prospective Graduate Form due to:
- a hold on your account,
- working on a thesis, or
- less than 24 earned credit hours on your transcript,
please email GSDean@villanova.edu for your appropriate steps to complete a form.
The new submission dates to apply for graduation are as follows:
- For September 1st, graduation applications must be completed in myNOVA by June 15th.
- For December 31st, graduation applications must be completed in myNOVA by September 15th.
- For May 31st, graduation applications must be completed in myNOVA by January 15th.


