Graduation
Undergraduate Students
Firm Deadlines For Applying for Graduation for Undergraduate Students (Bachelors degrees)
Graduation Class | Deadline for Applying |
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Fall 2023 (December 2023) | July 5, 2023 |
Spring 2024 (May 2024) | November 8, 2023 |
How to Apply
Access your graduation application through MyMemphis portal and selecting the My Degree tab. Navigate to the Commencement and Graduation channels. Then, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Prerequisites for applying
- Step 2: Apply to graduate
- View your application
- Step 3: Diploma Mailing/Cap and Gown Order form
- NOTE: You will be required to complete your cap and gown measurements. Therefore, you need to know your height (feet and inches); weight and head size.
- HINT: Please gather this information before completing the form.
- Step 4: Attendance Card
- You will receive an email from the Commencement Office during your final semester.
Alumni Association
All graduates receive a complimentary annual membership to the University of Memphis Alumni Association. Application is available through myMemphis
Additional Information
For more information about graduation, please visit the following link: memphis.edu/commencement/graduates/index.php>.
For questions regarding graduation, please contact Ms. Mary Lanier at mlanier@memphis.edu.
Graduate Students
Deadlines | December 2023 Graduation | May 2024 Graduation |
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Last day to "Apply to Graduate" in MyMemphis Portal | September 1, 2023 | February 3, 2024 |
Last day to submit Master's, Doctoral, and/or Graduate Certificate Candidacy Form to the Graduation Analyst | September 1, 2023 | February 3, 2024 |
Last day to upload defended and corrected thesis or dissertation PDF to ProQuest for review along with required documents to the Graduation Analyst | November 1, 2023 | March 31, 2024 |
Last day for all academic departments to submit comprehensive exam results. Doctoral exams are due one week after grading. | November 17, 2023 | April 7, 2024 |
- Visit the Graduate School for more information.
- For graduate students who have questions regarding graduation, please contact the Commencement Office's Graduation Analyst.