Overview
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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. | Students earning a bachelor's degree or higher will receive an electronic diploma at no cost. Electronic diplomas are issued 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 Diploma Request in MyUWF. Please allow 4-6 weeks for any printed diploma requests.
Application Dates and Deadlines:
SUMMER 2023
Application Opens: February 6, 2023
Application Closes: June 4, 2023
FALL 2023
Application Opens: June 5, 2023
Application Closes: September 17, 2023
SPRING 2024
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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How To Apply To Graduate
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STEP 1: 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.
Undergraduate, Master's, and Specialist Degrees
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Double Major or Dual Degree
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Students pursing more than one degree seeking program must submit the online graduation application for EACH program. Follow the instructions below for each program for which you are applying to graduate. Please note:
Applying for graduation is completely separate from registering to attend the ceremony. Students must RSVP to participate in the ceremony. |
Certificates
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Specialist Degree
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Doctoral Degree
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Minors
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Honors
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Associate of Arts (AA Degrees)
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STEP 2. RSVP to attend the Commencement Ceremony
✤ Applying for graduation is completely separate from registering to attend the ceremony. Students must RSVP to participate in the ceremony. ✤
Commencement ceremonies at UWF are held twice a year, at the end of the fall and spring semesters, for students graduating with baccalaureate, master, specialist, and doctoral degrees only. Doctoral students must be approved by the Graduate School prior to participating in the commencement ceremony. UWF does not hold a commencement ceremony for summer graduation.
Participation in commencement does not guarantee that all graduation requirements are complete and that your degree will be conferred. An Application for Graduation must be completed/submitted by the date stated in the Academic Calendar in order to participate in commencement. Students will receive information about graduation through their student e-mail accounts. Commencement information is also available on the web at uwf.edu/commencement.
FAQ's: Got Questions? We've Got Answers!
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Graduation eligibility is based on a fully complete Degree Works audit showing all requirements completed. We recommend Viewing Your Degree Works Audit and/or touching base with your academic advisor if you have any questions. |
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For step-by-step instructions on how to apply for graduation, and view important graduation dates, please see Applying for Graduation. |
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If you missed the deadline to apply online contact your academic advisor to verify your eligibility to graduate. Your advisor must submit a request to our office via JIRA requesting an application to be created on your behalf. When you contact your department, you must provide them with the following information to forward to our office so that your graduation application can be created manually:
Advisors Only: Effective February 5, 2020 all requests to create, cancel or update a graduation application must be submitted via the Graduation JIRA Service Desk system. |
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Please note that diplomas reflect name, degree earned, major, honors (if applicable) and degree date. Minors and certificates are not listed on the diploma but are reflected on the Transcript. Digital Diploma: Students earning a bachelor's degree or higher will receive an electronic diploma at no cost. Electronic diplomas are issued 2-4 weeks following the degree award. All financial holds must be cleared before the diploma will be released. At this time we ask that you take a moment to review your graduation application in MyUWF to ensure that your Diploma Name is accurate and up to date.
Transcripts: Please visit Ordering a Transcript for instructions. |
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Students can view their awarded UWF degrees on their Unofficial Transcript.Viewing My DegreeQuestions? Please email Graduation at graduation@uwf.edu |
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Applying for graduation is completely separate from registering to attend the ceremony. Students must RSVP to participate. The RSVP includes information for the reader card and photographers. For more information regarding the ceremony please visit the Commencement website. To receive information regarding commencement regalia please contact the UWF Bookstore at www.bkstr.com. This is where you will find information pertaining to the details regarding cap and gowns and additional regalia. |
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Graduation is the completion of all degree requirements in order to be awarded your degree and receive your printed diploma. Commencement is the symbolic ceremony at which your graduation is publically acknowledged and celebrated. Participation in the commencement ceremony does not equate to graduating. |
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Be Ready! Access the Graduate Checklist for Commencement HERE.For Commencement information, please refer to the Commencement Office website. |
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Be sure to review your Contact and Privacy Information in your MYUWF and make any necessary changes. *Your name CANNOT be printed in the Commencement program if you have a Privacy Restriction enabled on your account. Additionally, the university will NOT be permitted to verify your degree information to employers through the National Student Clearinghouse.To review your Contact and Privacy Information in MyUWF and to turn off the Withhold Directory Information option:
Questions? Please email Graduation at graduation@uwf.edu |
Additional Dept./Student Support/Resources:
- Graduation Guide
- Be Ready! The GRADUATION GUIDE is a resource for upcoming UWF graduates or alumni. It contains information on applying to graduate, commencement, awarding degrees, degree verify, etc.
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