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 2025 graduates!  Summer 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.

The university will host Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony on December 12. 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. Balfour is a new vendor.
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• More information coming soon..

• Order your final transcript 
  
• Where is my diploma? 
• Access your certified electronic diploma