Overview
Important!
- IMPORTANT: 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.
- Diploma Update: Please note that after one year of the degree being awarded; a replacement diploma request must be submitted in all cases.
- Diploma Name: Please note that the diploma name must match the legal first, middle, and last name on file with the University. To change your legal first and/or last name on the diploma and with the University, you must submit a Student Data Change Form with supporting legal documentation. You may locate the Student Data Change form via your MYUWF. Should you need assistance with accessing your MYUWF account you may contact helpdesk@uwf.edu.
Application Dates and Deadlines:
FALL 2022
- Application Opens: June 6, 2022
- Application Closes: September 18, 2022
SPRING 2023
- Application Opens: September 19, 2022
- Application Closes: February 5, 2023
SUMMER 2023
- Application Opens: February 6, 2023
- Application Closes: June 4, 2023
Fall 2023
- Application Opens: June 5, 2023
- Application Closes: September 17, 2023
Did you miss the deadline? Do you think you are eligible to graduate?
Do you need to make changes to your graduation application or cancel your application?
Viewing a Graduation Application
Viewing My Degree
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For additional information on dates and deadlines, please refer to the Academic Calendar.
For Commencement information, please refer to the Commencement Office website.
Questions? Please email Graduation at graduation@uwf.edu
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STEP 1: You must declare any majors/minors/certificates prior to being allowed to apply for graduation in that program. If you need to declare a major/minor/certificate and or change your major/minor/certificate, see: Declaring or changing a major or certificate program prior to submitting your request to apply for graduation.
STEP 2: Apply to Graduate! See Instructions Below.
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Undergraduate, Master's, Specialist Degrees, PhD and Certificate Programs
Double Major or Dual Degree
Associate of Arts (AA Degrees)
Certificates
Students must contact the Certificate Program Advisor to initiate a declaration of certificate (at any level). The Advisor will initiate the electronic form and then it is passed to the student for acknowledgment.
- To apply for graduation (completion) in a certificate program, students should submit the online graduation application following the steps outlined above. You will choose your certificate program from the list of curricula outlined in Step #4.
- Please note that the Registrar's Office places the earned certificate in an awarded status. If a printed certificate is offered, it will be provided at the discretion of the Department offering the certificate program.
Doctoral Programs
Candidates for a Doctoral Degree, EdD, should complete and submit the Doctoral Application for Graduation (paper or electronic form ONLY) to the Doctor Support Center in the College of Education and Professional Studies by the appropriate deadline.
Minors