Checklist for a Successful Graduation

Congratulations! Now is the time to prepare for your graduation. Please follow the checklist below to a successful graduation!

  • The deadline to apply for Spring 2012 Graduation was January 25, 2012.
  • Read the Taking Courses Off Campus Policy if you are taking courses off campus this semester.
  • The deadline to submit a Graduation RSVP was Wednesday, March 28, 2012.
  • Order your cap and gown from Herff Jones.*
  • Get your graduation announcements from Herff Jones.*
  • Check your Galaxy account for holds.
  • Get your commencement tickets.
  • Read the Commencement ceremony instructions.
  • Review the way your name appears on your copy of your graduation application, that is the way it will appear on your diploma. If you want to make changes, you must e-mail the Graduation Office by March 28, 2012.
  • Update any changes to your e-mail or mailing address.
  • Find out how and when you will receive your graduation diploma.
  • Find out if you qualify for the Texas Tuition Rebate PDF (Requires Adobe Reader) .
  • Respond to requests by your individual schools to fill out an Exit Survey prior to graduation below:
  • The School of Management Graduate Student Exit Survey.
  • The School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences Student Exit Survey.
  • The School of Interdisciplinary Studies Exit Survey.
  • Contact Career Center about job resources.
  • Become a member of our Alumni Association.
  • Questions regarding Latin Honors? Please see the Latin Honors page.

    If you have any more questions about graduation and the Commencement ceremonies, check our Frequently Asked Questions page.

    *Herff Jones is the official vendor for UT Dallas graduation.

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    Updated: April 26, 2012