Apply for Graduation

Important Note: Please keep in mind that you must apply for graduation to receive your degree regardless of if you are participating in any ceremonies.

Graduation Application Deadline 7/31/2026 for Summer 2026

Apply to Receive Your Degree/Credential

First: Students must fill out their application by the appropriate deadlines (see below) to receive their degree or credential, regardless of if they plan on participating in the ceremonies or not.

Second: Students will need to follow up to make sure all requirements for degrees/credentials are met by the appropriate deadlines. Students will be notified via myUVU if there are issues with their applications. Degrees and credentials will be posted starting two weeks after the end of the term.

Next: Attend the ceremonies. For more information about the graduation ceremonies, ceremony registration, purchasing cap and gown, etc., visit the Commencement Page.

Apply For Graduation Here

The Path to Graduation

A woman, talking on her cellphone in speaker mode, walking around UVU campus in UVU graduation attire.

Step 1
*Required - Apply to Receive Degree

UVU Graduation Commencement Ceremony in the UCCU Center

Step 2
Check Ceremony Information

UVU Graduates sitting in the UCCU Center during the commencement ceremony. One student's cap is white bedazzled decorated and in green bedazzle is written UVU.

Step 3
Order Cap and Gown

A man dressed in UVU graduation attire shakes the hand of a small child that is being held by a female UVU graduate.

Step 4
Post Graduation

Before You Apply

You must apply to earn your degree or credential (note: You must apply regardless of whether you want to participate in the ceremonies.)

Before You Apply

How to Apply

Find the steps to completing the application.

How to Apply

After You Apply

Attend the ceremonies. For more information about the graduation ceremonies, ceremony registration, how to purchase your cap and gown, etc., visit Ceremony Information.

After You Apply