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✤Graduation vs. Commencement✤

1. Image AddedGraduation (Office of the Registrar)    –   

    • Fulfillment of academic requirements and the award of a degree on the official record.    
 
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    • Students must submit a Graduation Application.
    • Students should apply for graduation for the term they will complete all degree requirements for their program. Applications for Graduation are submitted for the term in which the student is completing their degree requirements.  All applications must be submitted during the application period. Specific dates are noted in the Academic Calendar. Students who miss the deadline should contact their academic department to determine eligibility and to request a late submission. Students submitting a late application risk not being included in the commencement program  Applying for graduation is completely separate from registering to attend the ceremony. Students must RSVP to participate in the ceremony.

2. Image AddedCommencement (Commencement Office) – Applying  

    •  Applying for graduation is completely separate from registering to attend the ceremony.
    • Students must RSVP to participate in the ceremony. 
    • Commencement is the celebration
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    • /ceremony where graduates walk dressed in academic regalia (cap and gown) to be congratulated by the university’s leadership and faculty. It does not mean you've officially graduated. Only the Office of the Registrar can confirm your graduation status and issue your Transcript/Diploma.
  • A ceremony where graduates walk dressed in academic regalia (cap and gown) to be congratulated by the university’s leadership and faculty. 

Application Dates and Deadlines:

Application Dates and Deadlines:

SUMMER 2023
  • Application Opens: February 6, 2023
  • Application Closes: June 4, 2023

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  • Application Opens: September  18, 2023
  • Application Closes: February 4, 2024
    To determine the graduation application dates for a current or future term, please review the University Academic Dates & Deadlines. Graduation applications are submitted via the Student Academic Records Menu app in MyUWF. For additional information on dates and deadlines, please refer to the Academic Calendar. 


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Graduation eligibility is based on a fully complete Degree Works audit showing all requirements completed. Prior to completing a Graduation Application, students should consult with their academic advisors, check their Degree Audits, and reference the appropriate Academic Catalog to make sure all graduation requirements will be met prior to the graduation date.

  •  GRADUATION APPLICATION: Applications for Graduation must be submitted for the term in which the student is completing their degree requirements for their
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  • program.   All applications must be submitted during the application period. Specific dates are noted in the Academic Calendar. Students who miss the deadline to apply must contact their academic department to determine eligibility and to request a late submission. Students submitting a late application risk not being included in the commencement program.

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  • TRANSCRIPT: Once your degree is placed in an awarded status it will be reflected on your
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  • transcript.  Please note that if you need to show immediate proof of education to employers or institutions, your official transcript is recommended. This is typically the preferred method when needing to verify degree completion.  Expedited shipping options are available for transcript orders at an additional cost. Please visit Ordering a Transcript for instructions.

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  • DIPLOMAS: Students earning a bachelor's degree or higher will receive a courtesy electronic diploma at no cost approximately 2 weeks following the degree award. All financial holds must be cleared before the diploma will be released.  A printed diploma is available for order by completing
a  in MyUWF
  •  in MyUWF. Please note that the fees are as follows: $10.
00 diploma
  • 00 diploma and $3.00 shipping fee.  Should you need assistance with accessing your MYUWF account you may contact the ITS HelpDesk at (850) 474-2075/ or helpdesk@uwf.edu
 
  • Please allow 6-8 weeks for any printed diploma requests.
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  •  UWF EMAIL ACCOUNT: Your UWF email
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  • will expire within three (3) semesters of degree completion. For more information please visit:
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