Applying for Graduation

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.