Applying for Graduation
When Should You Apply to Graduate?
SPRING 2026
Application Opens: May 2025
To receive a priority registration time ticket*: Apply by Oct.15, 2025
For inclusion in the printed Commencement program: Apply by March 31, 2026
Application Closes: April 28, 2026
SUMMER 2026
Application Opens: Aug. 2025
To receive a priority registration time ticket*: Apply by Feb. 15, 2026
Applicants are listed as "Candidates" (Spring) or "Graduates" (Fall) in the respective printed program.
Application Closes: Aug. 11, 2026
FALL 2026
Application Opens: Jan. 2026
To receive a priority registration time ticket*: Apply by March 15, 2026
For inclusion in the printed Commencement program: Apply by Oct.31, 2026
Application Closes: Dec. 11, 2026
*Priority Registration Time Ticket Details:
Eligible candidates who apply by this deadline will receive registration time tickets for the first morning of currently enrolled student registration.
PLEASE NOTE: The first term on the application is not the term in which you plan to graduate. Simply click "Submit" to start the process.
Check-in to see where you stand.
- Steps to Graduation for UNDERGRADUATE Students
- Apply to Graduate.
- Update/Verify your personal information in MyMocsNet.
- Check for Account Holds (Bursar, Library, Parking, etc.) and clear/resolve them.
- Important: Some holds will prevent the mailing of your diploma.
- Respond to the Graduation Survey once you receive it via email!
- This will help you ensure your Diploma Information (name, mailing address) is correct & verify your commencement ceremony attendance plans.
Additional Info
- Notify your Graduation Specialist of any changes that may affect your graduation (academic changes, name or address updates, etc.) immediately so all records can be updated.
- Participation in the Commencement Ceremony is optional.
- If you plan to attend the Ceremony, you can purchase a University cap and gown with the online order process through the bookstore. If you are unable to purchase during the ordering times, please contact the bookstore ([email protected] | 423-425-4107) for assistance.
- Graduation Day—note there will be no rehearsal. Arrive at McKenzie Arena 45 minutes prior to scheduled graduation time.
- Steps to Graduation for GRADUATE Students
- Apply to Graduate.
- Update/Verify your personal information in MyMocsNet.
- Check for Account Holds (Bursar, Library, Parking, etc.) and clear/resolve them.
- Important: Some holds will prevent the mailing of your diploma & transcript.
- Respond to the Graduation Survey once you receive it via email!
- This will help you ensure your Diploma Information (name, mailing address) is correct & verify your commencement ceremony attendance plans.
Additional Info
- If there are changes to your program of study as outlined in the graduate catalog, please consult your graduate program advisor so that they can ensure course substitutions are submitted for Graduate School approval.
- Participation in the Commencement Ceremony is optional.
- If you plan to attend the Ceremony, you can purchase a University cap and gown with the online order process through the bookstore. If you are unable to purchase during the ordering times, please contact the bookstore ([email protected] | 423-425-4107) for assistance.
- Graduation Day—note there will be no rehearsal. Arrive at McKenzie Arena 45 minutes prior to scheduled graduation time.