Degree Conferral

Definition

The formal process of officially awarding your degree after you've completed all requirements and paid all fees, often celebrated in an unnecessarily long ceremony.

Example Usage

Degree conferral occurs in May following graduation, though technically you're a graduate once your final grade is posted.

Origin

Evolved from medieval university graduation practices

Fun Fact

Technically you don't officially have your degree until the official conferral date, even after graduating in the ceremony

Source: Academic completion and graduation terminology

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