Undergraduate student graduation checklist

Step 1: Degree completion

Check your Graduation Plan or APAS degree audit and speak to your adviser about any remaining credits you may need to complete your degree.

Step 2: Deadlines

Check all graduation deadlines.

Step 3: Holds

Check for holds on your record.

Step 4: Financial obligations

Check for any remaining balance on your Student Account. You will not receive your diploma until your account is paid in full.

Step 5: Understand what applying for graduation means for your financial aid

Read this carefully: Financial aid information for undergraduate degree applicants.

Step 6: Apply for graduation

Submit the Application for Degree online.

Step 7: Commencement

Find out how to participate in Commencement. Commencement is organized by each college.

Step 8: Graduation regalia

Visit the bookstore's graduation site to buy your graduation regalia.

Step 9: GradFest

Attend GradFest and complete your loan exit interview. You can also buy your graduation regalia at GradFest.