diff --git a/api/pom.xml b/api/pom.xml
index f880606..b1b116a 100644
--- a/api/pom.xml
+++ b/api/pom.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 
     <groupId>ca.bc.gov.educ</groupId>
     <artifactId>educ-grad-student-graduation-api</artifactId>
-    <version>1.8.43</version>
+    <version>1.8.44</version>
     <name>educ-grad-student-graduation-api</name>
     <description>Ministry of Education GRAD STUDENT GRADUATION API</description>