APPLYING TO GRADUATE
Applying for graduation is a required step you must take in order to graduate. Here's a guide with everything you need to know about applying for graduation.
When Do I Need to Apply to Graduate?
You must apply to graduate by the Office of the Registrar's posted graduation application deadline for your antipated term of graduation. Click here for the Graduation Application deadlines!
What if I Missed the Deadline?
Applications may be accepted after the deadline if submitted prior to the end of the term of anticipated graduation, but late submission may result in missing important graduation information and mailings. Additionally, your name may not appear in the commencement program booklet.
How Do I Apply to Graduate?聽
To apply to graduate, simply log into your MyUT Portal and navigate to your student tab. Under聽My Records, select聽Apply to Graduate.
From there, you'll complete an online application in which you'll enter information such as your last completed term, the academic program you wish to apply to graduate from, how you want your name to appear on your diploma, and your diploma mailing address.
How Do I Check if I Have Applied to Graduate?
You can check if you have applied to graduate and view active graduation applications by visiting your MyUT Portal student tab.
Under My Registration Steps, select Student Profile - New. On the left hand menu, select View Application to Graduate. You will be able to review any active graduation applications on file.听
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens after I apply to graduate?
Applying to graduate lets the College of Graduate Studies and Office of the Registrar know that you are preparing to complete you degree. Submitting an application to graduate initiates an audit of your degree progress and requirements to determine whether you will be able to graduate in the term of your anticipated graduation.
You will receive important graduation and commencement-related communications from our office and the Office of the Registrar.
I think I'm going to graduate, but I'm not sure. Should I still apply?
We encourage you to check in with your advisor to determine whether you can expect to graduate. If there is a possibility you will graduate, still apply! You can always request for your graduation application to be removed if needed.
I applied to graduate and now have to delay my graduation. How do I withdraw my application?
If you are certain you will need to delay your graduation, email graduation@utoledo.edu to inform them that you have a graduation application on file and are requesting for it to be removed.听
I need to change my diploma mailing address. How do I do this?
If you input a diploma address you need to change later on, you can change your address using the Office of the Registrar's Diploma Address Change webform. If you must change your diploma mailing address after your anticipated term of graduation has ended, please contact graduation@utoledo.edu.听
Is this application also for participating in the commencement ceremony?
No, this application is only for graduation. However, submitting this application places you on the email list to receive commencement-related emails and to be included in the commencement booklet.听
Questions? Let Us Know!
We're here to support you as you plan to cross the finish line!
