Applying for Graduation

Undergraduate & Graduate Students must apply for graduation online. Helpful instructions here!

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.

PRIORITY REGISTRATION DEADLINE 

Eligible candidates who apply by this deadline will receive registration time tickets for the first morning of currently enrolled student registration.

Apply by October 15 to graduate at the end of Spring Semester.
Apply by February 15 to graduate at the end of Summer Semester.
Apply by March 15 to graduate at the end of Fall Semester

COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM DEADLINE

May and August Graduates: Apply by March 31 for inclusion in the printed Spring semester Commencement program.
December Graduates: Apply by October 31 for inclusion in the printed Fall semester Commencement program.

Check-in to see where you stand.

Steps to Graduation for UNDERGRADUATE Students

1. Apply to Graduate.
2. Update/Verify your personal information in MyMocsNet.
3. Check for Account Holds (Bursar, Library, Parking, etc.) and clear/resolve them.
   1. Important: Some holds will prevent the mailing of your diploma.
4. Respond to the Graduation Survey once you receive it via email!
   1. This will help you ensure your Diploma Information (name, mailing address) is correct & verify your commencement ceremony attendance plans.

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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

1. Submit your program of study form to the Graduate School Office.
2. Apply to Graduate.
3. Update/Verify your personal information in MyMocsNet.
4. Check for Account Holds (Bursar, Library, Parking, etc.) and clear/resolve them.
   1. Important: Some holds will prevent the mailing of your diploma.
5. Respond to the Graduation Survey once you receive it via email!
   1. 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.