Application Process
Graduation is a significant milestone in your life, and we want to make it an enjoyable event in your educational career. To help you through the final stages of your degree attainment, we encourage you to apply for graduation at the time you register for your final semester of courses beginning with priority registration.
Please make note of the following steps in the application and preparation processes for graduation and commencement, keeping in mind that you can discuss degree completion with your advisor at any time.
Before Applying
- Make an appointment with your advisor to review your DegreeWorks plan, transcript, and the checklist for graduation.
- Once you and your advisor have determined the ideal semester for completing your degree, submit the ONLINE GRADUATION APPLICATION in BannerWeb Self Service:
- Student Services > Student Records > Apply to Graduate, selecting the appropriate semester for graduation.
- Please note that a $75 graduation fee is required for all applicants and must be paid by credit card at the time of application submission. Students experiencing financial hardship should reach out to the graduation team at graduation@uiwtx.edu to inquire if the fee may be charged to their student bill.
- As applicable, submit ALL required documentation, including community service and substitution forms by the first week of your final semester.
***Note: You should apply for the semester in which you will complete your degree requirements and not for a particular commencement ceremony date.*
After Applying
After your application is submitted, the Registrar’s Office will perform an audit of your academic record. This audit will be emailed to you and your advisor for review and action. Any deficiencies will need to be satisfied in order for your degree to be conferred. During the review of your academic record, if it is determined that you will not complete all requirements by the end of the term, your graduation date will be moved by a minimum of one semester. This will be communicated to you via email.
Degree Requirements
Students are assigned their catalog at the time of their first enrollment. All requirements in the UIW catalog must be completed for the student’s degree to be conferred.
UIW Catalogs are available online.
2025-2026 Graduation and Commencement Deadlines*
| Final Semester | First Application Deadline | Last Day to Apply for Printed Program Inclusion | Last Day of Semester | Commencement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | April 11, 2025 | October 1, 2025 | December 12, 2025 | December 13, 2025 |
| Spring 2026 | November 14, 2025 |
March 2, 2026 |
May 8, 2026 | May 9, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | January 12, 2026 |
March 2, 2026 (May participants) August 14, 2026 (December participants) |
August 14, 2026 |
May 9, 2026 (May participants) December 12, 2026 (December participants) |
*Please continue to monitor the current academic calendar for any date changes.
Still Have Questions?
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- Information and updates related to commencement? Check the UIW Commencement page.
- Questions about your degree requirements? Contact your advisor.