After lots of hard work, graduation is quickly approaching for many of you. The information below contains some important bits of wisdom that will make your graduation experience as smooth as possible.

Graduation Applications

It is the responsibility of the student to file the appropriate degree applications with the Toulouse Graduate School. You can visit the Graduate School to request a packet or login and apply online. If you fill out an application online, there is no need to submit a paper application. College of Business students must speak with the Graduate Programs Office by email or by calling 940-369-8977 and complete a mandatory exit survey before applying for graduation. All application materials should be submitted to the Graduate School early in the semester. Your completed application packet will include:

• Graduation Application
• Approved Degree Plan from your Department (Copy)
• Receipt showing all assessed fees paid (Copy)
• UNT Graduating Student Survey
• Survey of Earned Doctorates (Doctoral Students only)

Your graduation application will only be accepted if your application is complete with appropriate fees paid, you have a current 3.00 overall GPA and a copy of an approved degree plan from your department is submitted with your application.

For more information, browse our Frequently Asked Questions.

Graduation Deadlines

For more detailed information, download a copy of the graduation calendar: Fall 2010, Spring 2011.

Miss The Thesis/Dissertation Submission Deadline for Summer 2010 Graduation?

If you applied for Fall 2010 graduation but did not submit a thesis/dissertation by the October 29th deadline, your application will be forwarded and processed for Spring 2011 graduation.

If you submit the electronic and hard copies of the defended paper and abstract, and a signed Final Defense Form by December 10, 2010, you will earn an exemption from the requirement of 5950/6950 thesis/dissertation enrollment for Spring 2011. After this date, enrollment in 5950/6950 will be required during the Spring 2011 semester.

International students must verify enrollment requirements relating to immigration/Visa status with International Advising. Government regulations/requirements override this option.

Graduation Fees

All graduation fees must be paid to Student Accounting in the Eagle Student Services Center (ESSC) before submitting graduation forms to the Graduate School. Alternatively, you may include a check (payable to UNT) if you mail your application forms to the Graduate Office. Please fill in the appropriate amounts on the Registrar’s Office Card (1/2 sheet) prior to paying fees. This office cannot accept unpaid or incomplete application materials. Submit a copy of the receipt showing all fees have been paid with your application.

Master’s Degree: No fees
Master’s Degree & Thesis: $20 archiving, $25 microfilming
Doctoral Degree & Dissertation: $20 archiving, $25 microfilming

A $25 late processing fee will apply to all applications received after the first deadline as listed above.

Students who wish to take advantage of additional ProQuest services (such as ProQuest's "Open Access" publishing option) will need to pay any additional fees directly to ProQuest.

Graduation Commencement, Regalia, Announcements & Diplomas

Information regarding Commencement will be sent from the Registrar’s Office three weeks prior to graduation. Doctoral Hooding information will be sent separately.

You should order your regalia and announcements early in the semester from the University Bookstore.

Diplomas are mailed approximately eight to ten weeks after graduation to the mailing address linked to your MyUNT account.