Applying to graduate
When do I apply to Graduate:
You must apply to graduate by the first Friday in February. Apply Here.
You must apply to graduate by the first Friday in June.
Apply Here.
You must apply to graduate by the first Friday in October.
Apply Here.
Auto-Awarding of Degrees
Information about-auto awarding of degrees.
What is authorized associate degree awarding?
Each semester, a select group of students is given the opportunity to accept their
completed associate degree after the graduation application deadlines have passed.
These students do not need to submit a standard application; they will be notified
through their myUVU email in box of their eligibility and are required to accept the
degree offer via an online form.
The goal of this process is to increase the number of UVU students who receive their
associate degree once they qualify for it, even if they are still working on a bachelor’s
degree.
Currently, only a small number of associate degrees are available for authorized awarding. Students will only receive an email if they qualify for one of those associate degrees.
To graduate with a specific associate degree, students should submit the standard graduation application and select the appropriate major.
Why doesn’t UVU award my associate degree automatically?
UVU doesn’t award any associate degrees without official confirmation from the student
that they want to receive it — either through submission of the standard graduation
application or by accepting the degree after receiving email outreach from the graduation
office.
This is because of
UVU’s policy allowing each student to receive only one Associate in Science or Arts from UVU.
Since you can only get one, we want to make sure you are able to receive the associate
degree of your choice. We rely on students to tell us which degree they want by applying
for it.
Why doesn’t every student get notified when they qualify for an associate degree?
We can find eligible students for a small number of associate degrees, but we cannot
match every student to every possible associate degree.
We do our best to contact as many students as possible, but the only way to ensure
you will definitely receive a degree is to have your academic advisor declare you
in all degrees you wish to receive and apply for it through the standard graduation
application.
Can I get my associate degree after the application deadline, even if I didn’t get
an email from the graduation office?
If you didn’t receive an email from our office, you need to apply for graduation through
the standard application. You may need to apply for a future semester, but you can
still receive the associate degree.
Why doesn’t every student get notified when they qualify for a bachelors degree?
We do our best to contact as many students as possible, but students should work closely
with their academic advisor to know when to apply for their degree through the standard
graduation application and before the appropriate deadlines.
What if I don’t want the degree offered in the email from the graduation office?
No problem! You can apply for a different degree through the standard graduation application.
You might still get emails from our office about your eligibility until you have graduated
with an associate degree.
We do our best to contact as many students as possible, but the only way to ensure
you will definitely receive a degree is to apply for it through the standard graduation
application.
Is there a fee for accepting the associate degree?
No! The only time there is an application fee is during the late fee period.
Why should I get an associate degree?
Though you don’t have to receive an associate degree, we do recommend all students
get one along the way to their bachelor’s degree. Benefits of an associate degree
include:
- Greater career and earnings potential sooner.
- A completed and locked-in credential if your bachelor’s degree program has to be interrupted
due to unforeseeable issues (family, health, finances, etc.).
- Help in transferring if you end up attending a different school.
And don’t worry—you can continue to pursue your current degree uninterrupted!
Here’s a video with more information.
How can I see my eligibility for different associate degrees?
Use the
What If feature of Wolverine Track to see your eligibility for various degrees. If you want help using What If, contact
the Graduation Office or your academic advisor.
What about my bachelor’s or master’s degree?
Bachelor’s and master’s degrees are never awarded automatically and students will
not be contacted by the graduation office when they need to apply for those degrees.
Students must always submit a graduation application before the semester’s deadline
to be eligible for graduation with a bachelor’s or master’s degree. It’s the student’s
responsibility to be aware of degree progress and
application deadlines, and to apply for their bachelor’s or master’s degree on time.
Events
Learn more about all the events surrounding graduation.
Commencement is a ceremony held for all graduates to participate in. President Tuminez
speaks to the graduating class and will be joined by our guest speaker in congratulating
all the graduates on their hard work. The ceremony includes a processional, pomp and
circumstance, the awarding of honorary degrees, and confetti canons. All graduates
are encouraged to participate in this ceremony.
Graduates participating in the convocation ceremonies will walk with other graduates
in their specific school or college. This is the ceremony where students’ names are
read as they walk across the stage and receive a diploma cover. Most families choose
to attend this ceremony.
Can I walk in a different convocation than assigned?
Graduates are welcome to select the convocation that works best for their individual
situation. When the graduate knows which convocation they would like to attend they
will need to let the graduation office know. The graduation office will be able to
instruct you on next steps.
Secondary Education degree walking?
Graduates earning a secondary education degree will walk with the college/school that
contains their emphasis. If they would rather, those graduates are welcome to participate
with the School of Education but that is not the default school they are assigned
to walk with.
Who can participate in walking?
Graduates from the Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025 are invited to attend the
Spring 2025 graduation ceremonies. Summer 2025 graduates are welcome to attend on
an exception basis. This means they can walk but cannot walk with honors.
Can my family member walk with me?
Family members are not permitted to walk in the ceremony with their graduate unless
they themselves are also graduating from UVU during that academic year.
Can a family pet walk with me?
Service animals are the only animals permitted to walk with graduates in the ceremonies.
Graduates wishing to have their service animal with them during the ceremonies will
need to contact the Accessibility Services Center.
Diploma
Get your diploma questions answered.
How do I get my official diploma?
The graduation office will automatically mail the diplomas to the address provided
by the graduate in the graduation application. 6-8 weeks after the end of the term
diplomas should arrive to the graduate. A link to order a digital diploma will also
be sent to the student's myUVU email account when the paper diploma is mailed.
When do I get my official diploma?
Diplomas are mailed 6-8 weeks after the end of a student's graduating term.
What if the name on my diploma is incorrect?
Students must have the correct name on their records by the end of their graduating
term to ensure that their name is printed correctly. If you find that your name is
incorrect on the diploma you receive, you will need to reach out to the Graduation
Office to have this fixed.
What if the Latin honors on my diploma are incorrect?
Graduates will need to reach out to the Graduation Office to verify the honors that
are printed on the diploma.
Minors are never printed on students' diplomas; however, minors will appear on the
official transcript. Transcripts are the legal documentation to show the degree that
has been earned. You can order your official transcript through the
Records Office.
Regalia - CAP AND GOWN
Learn about what you should be wearing for graduation.
Can I borrow my cap and gown from family or friends?
Yes, if it matches the UVU approved attire: Please see Approved Regalia Page
How do I get graduation regalia (cap, gown, etc.)?
Graduates can purchase graduation regalia (cap, gown, etc.) at a discounted price
at Grad Fest held in the Spring term. They may also purchase their regalia online
on the Jostens website. (
NO RENTALS: UVU and Jostens do not rent graduation regalia.)
Purchase Cap and Gown
How do I get my program distinction cords?
Cords are given to students who have participated in extracurricular activities across
campus. Cords are not used to signify any honors. See what cords you may qualify for:
PROGRAM DISTINCTION CORDS
How do I get academic honors medallions?
Honors medallions are given to signify students have received academic honors (Associate
degree: Honors; High Honors. Bachelor degree: Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Summa
Cum Laude. Masters degrees do not qualify for honors). Honors medallions are only
given to students who have a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higher. See more details below:
ACADEMIC HONORS MEDALLION
Am I permitted to decorate my cap/mortarboard?
Can I wear something besides my cap and gown?
Commencement: All graduating students must wear approved regalia (cap and gown) only.
Convocation: Specific colleges/schools have approved regalia items that may fall outside the approved
standard. Please check with your specific school/college if you have additional questions.
Do I need to pre-order to attend Grad Fest?
No need to pre-order, students can purchase directly at the event and checkout. If
students need regalia before or after Grad Fest they should purchase directly from
the Campus Store (before the ceremony) or through Jostens.com (after the ceremony)
.