Applying for Graduation

Are You Ready to Apply for Graduation?

Completing the graduation application lets us know that you believe you are ready to graduate. It also gives you an opportunity to tell us how you want your name to appear on your diploma or certificate, where you want us to mail it, and whether you plan to walk for graduation.

Please be aware that we do not assume that we know when you plan to graduate and do not automatically send diplomas or certificates. Here’s a quick checklist to see if you are ready to apply!

1. Check your Grad Plan or meet with an Advisor to verify that you have met all requirements
2. Register for your final classes.
3. Gather the following information:
   • The degree or certificate you are applying for (AS General Studies, C146 Floral Design)
   • The term you will complete all degree requirements including student teaching and internships
   • Your “catalog year” (You can locate this in Grad Plan or by checking with Advising)
4. APPLY!

FAQ

How do I apply for graduation?

• Congratulations on finishing school! You can find information and apply on the Apply for Graduation website. Once you submit your graduation application, you can expect to hear back within 1-2 weeks.

When should I start applying for graduation?

• To make sure you are meeting deadlines, see Deadlines and Dates on the Graduation website.

When can I walk for Graduation? 

• It is custom to walk the semester you intend to graduate (meaning all credits and completed including internships.)
• However, you may walk either one semester before or after your intended completion. 
  • This is done by selecting so on your graduation application. 
• If you have further questions or need to change your walking semester please e-mail graduation@byui.edu. 

How do I check the status of my graduation application?

• You can find the status of your graduation application following the steps at Checking Graduation Status.

How do I change my graduation date?

• If you are no longer planning on graduating this semester but have already applied to graduate, please contact us so we can change your graduation date!

How do I find future graduation dates?

• Are you making plans for future graduations? See the Future Graduation Dates page to check out when the next graduations are!

Can I walk at a future graduation or a different semester than the one I graduate in?

• Yes, you can walk the semester before or after you graduate.
• To participate in a future graduation exercise, you will need to modify your graduation application through your myBYUI portal.