Graduation

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.

• View Graduate Certificate Checklist Guide (PDF)
• View Non-Thesis Checklist Guide (PDF)
• View Thesis Checklist Guide (PDF)
• View Dissertation Checklist Guide (PDF)
• View Library Dissertation Checklist Guide (PDF)

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 if you would like to earn your degree and/or graduate certificate by the end of the term.

Congratulations Summer 2026 graduates!  Summer 2026 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.

The university will host the Fall 2026 Commencement ceremonies on Friday, December 11. More information can be found on the Commencement website. 

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

Doctoral students participating at the ceremony are only permitted to wear the red regalia. Doctoral students interested in standard-quality doctoral regalia can order through Jostens or Balfour. 

• Doctoral students participating at the ceremony are only permitted to wear the red regalia. Doctoral students interested in standard-quality doctoral regalia can order through Jostens or Balfour. Regalia through Jostens is available to purchase online and UC Bookstore.
• The last day to order standard-quality regalia through Balfour is November 1, 2026 by 11:59 PM. For inquiries, please call Balfour at 1-800-683-4771 or email them at customer_service@buildagrad.com.
• The last day to order standard-quality regalia through Jostens is November 4, 2026. We strongly recommend ordering or purchasing your regalia as early as possible to avoid last-minute delays. For inquiries, call UC Bookstore at 513-556-1700 then press 3 or email them at 0032mgr@follett.com. 
• After the deadline, regalia will still be available for purchase at the UC Bookstore on a first-come, first-served basis. However, Jostens recommends ordering your regalia before the deadline to ensure availability.
• The last day to order custom fine-quality doctoral regalia through Jostens is November 4, 2026. Inquiries can be directed to Shane Zaleski; call UC Bookstore at 513-556-1700 then press 3 or email them at 0032mgr@follett.com.

 University of Cincinnati masters gown has been updated to the new style with the black gown with red paneling. 

• The last day to Master's regalia through Jostens is November 1, 2026. We strongly recommend ordering or purchasing your regalia as early as possible to avoid last-minute delays. 
• Students who need Master’s regalia shipped directly to them should place their order through the Jostens website.
• The UC Bookstore will continue to have Master’s regalia available for in-store purchase.
• After the deadline, regalia will still be available for purchase at the UC Bookstore on a first-come, first-served basis. Jostens recommends ordering your regalia before the deadline to ensure availability.
• For inquiries, call UC Bookstore at 513-556-1700 then press 3 or email them at 0032mgr@follett.com.  

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• Access your certified electronic diploma