Please keep in mind that you must apply to graduate regardless of if you are participating in any ceremonies.
When do I apply to Graduate:
Graduating Spring Term?
You must apply to graduate by the first Friday in February. Apply Here.
Graduating Summer Term?
Graduating Fall Term?
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—for
example, University Studies. 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?
Why doesn’t every student get notified when they qualify for an associate degree?
Can I get my associate degree after the application deadline, even if I didn’t get an email from the graduation office?
Why doesn’t every student get notified when they qualify for a bachelors degree?
What if I don’t want the degree offered in the email from the graduation office?
Is there a fee for accepting the associate degree?
Why should I get an associate degree?
How can I see my eligibility for different associate degrees?
What about my bachelor’s or master’s degree?
Learn more about all the events surrounding graduation.
What is commencement?
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, and the awarding of honorary degrees. All graduates are encouraged to participate in this ceremony.
What is convocation?
Can I walk in a different convocation than assigned?
Secondary Education degree walking?
Who can participate in walking?
Can my family member walk with me?
Can a family pet walk with me?
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. 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?
What if the name on my diploma is incorrect?
What if the Latin honors on my diploma are incorrect?
Where is my minor?
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.)?
How do I get my program distinction cords?
How do I get academic honors medallions?
Am I permitted to decorate my cap/mortarboard?
Can I wear something besides my cap and gown?
Do I need to pre-order to attend Grad Fest?
All about the ceremonies.
Location and directions
Please visit the Ceremony Info page for more details.
Where and when does each ceremony take place?
How long is each ceremony?
Do I need tickets?
How can I arrange special accommodations and seating for guests with disabilities?
Where should I park?
Are there shuttles?
What if I am a dual major student and cannot make it to both ceremonies?
What if I must leave the ceremony early?
Make sure that you are meeting the graduation requirements.
When will my degree officially be awarded?
Degrees are awarded to those who applied to graduate and have met the graduation requirements beginning two weeks after the term ends. Graduates can check on their degree status through myUVU by going to the Student Tab >Registration & Academics >Degree Information.
What if I don't complete my graduation requirements? Can I still walk?