Graduation
Graduation checklists
There are several procedures that you must complete in order to apply for graduation, receive your degree, and participate in commencement. Follow the instructions on these checklists to take care of the details:
Students in professional programs should contact their program office for forms and procedures.
Deadlines to apply for graduation
If you fail to apply by the dates listed, you will not be able to graduate until the following term.
Degree application
All students must apply to graduate.
Commencement information
Students with financial obligations
You will not graduate if you owe the University money. According to the academic and administrative policy Withholding Degrees from Students with Financial Obligations:
The University of Minnesota does not post degrees for students, on any campus, with financial obligations equal to, or in excess of, $100. This includes all retroactively conferred degrees. Once a student satisfies his or her financial obligation, the degree will be posted using the original date the degree would have been conferred.
To view and pay any outstanding balance, view your student account.
Diplomas
Diplomas are mailed 6-8 weeks after you are cleared for graduation by your college office.