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Graduation

Ready to Graduate?

View Graduation Deadlines for the current and upcoming semesters.

Run your Graduation Checklist first! The graduation application and all other required steps are located here. You can also use this application to check your graduation status.
 

A guide to complete the Graduation Checklist can be found below. To view these documents, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free download.

Commencement Ceremonies

Whether you are a first-time graduate, graduate student, parent or UC faculty member joining in the celebration, this will be a memorable day for you. Find details and information on the Commencement website.

Participating at the ceremony is optional. If you are not planning to attend, you still need to apply for graduation by the deadline.

Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony 

Congratulations Spring 2025 graduates!  Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony information can be found on the Commencement website. Questions about the recorded ceremony and pictures can be directed to comminfo@ucmail.uc.edu.

Summer 2025 Commencement Ceremony Details

The university will host Summer 2025 Commencement Ceremony on August 8. More information can be found on the Commencement website. 

Purchasing Regalia

Any graduating student may purchase regalia, regardless of their ceremony participation. 

Doctoral Regalia

Doctoral students participating at the ceremony are only permitted to wear the red regalia. 

  • Standard-quality doctoral regalia is posted on Balfour.  The last day to order standard-quality regalia through Balfour is July 6, 11:59 PM. For inquiries, please call Balfour at 1-800-683-4771 or email them at customer_service@buildagrad.com. 
  • Doctoral students interested in UC's custom fine-quality regalia can order online through Jostens website or at the bookstore.  The last day to order fine-quality regalia is June 26, 2025 by 11:59 PM. Inquiries can be directed to Jennifer Smith-Hunter or Shane Zaleski; call UC Bookstore at 513-556-1700 then press 3 or email them at 1387026@follett.com.

 

Master's Regalia

  • Master's regalia is posted on Jostens.com. The last day to order master's regalia through the Jostens website is July 3, 2025 by 5:00 PM. Inquiries can be directed to Jennifer Smith-Hunter or Shane Zaleski; call UC Bookstore at 513-556-1700 then press 3 or email them at 1387026@follett.com.

After Graduation