Applying for Graduation
When Should You Apply to Graduate?
Fall 2025
Application Opens: Jan. 2025
To receive a priority registration time ticket*: Apply by March 15, 2025
For inclusion in the printed Commencement program: Apply by Oct.31, 2025
Application Closes: Dec. 2, 2025
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
Note: Summer applicants are listed as "Candidates" or "Graduates" in the Spring/Fall Commencement programs
Application Closes: Aug. 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
- Submit your program of study form to the Graduate School Office.
- 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.
If there are any changes to your approved program of study, please submit a Graduation Audit for Degrees and Certificates Form to the Graduate School. You do not need to submit the audit form if there are no changes.Additional Info
- If there are any changes to your approved program of study, please submit a Graduation Audit for Degrees and Certificates Form to the Graduate School. You do not need to submit the audit form if there are no changes.
- 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.