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Updates for Recent Graduates
September 2025 Graduates: Due to the recent government shutdown, the approval and conferral of degrees and certificates has been deferred until mid December. As a result, processing timelines have been affected, and further delays may occur in the finalization of graduation records.
We are working diligently to resume normal processing as quickly as possible. Please check this page for updates. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. ~ 12/5/2025.
Generally, final graduate documents (diploma and/or certificate) will be distributed electronically and by mail approximately 90 days after the month of graduation. If entered in Python, students will receive an email/SMS Text from Parchment with instructions to download/share their digital credentials and when printed documents will be mailed. Below is the status of the following graduation groups:
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide seamless academic support services to all NPS students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Our academic records services include course registration, transcripts, enrollment and degree verifications, processing of grades, diplomas, course evaluation forms (CEFs), and production of the Academic Catalog.
We also provide class scheduling, administrative support to the Academic Council, enrollment reporting as well as continued development of technology related to student administration.
We are committed to responsive and courteous customer service and to the integrity, accuracy and security of all academic records.
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NPS Registrar
1 University Circle, Herrmann Hall, Rm. 022
Monterey, CA 93943-5100
Phone: (831) 656-2591
DSN: 756-2591
Email: registrar@nps.edu
