Plan A (thesis)
| Step | Deadline |
|---|---|
| 1. Complete Application for Graduation Form or Spring 2026 graduation for NAME INCLUSION IN COMMENCEMENT BOOK. Pay graduation fee on MyUH Portal.
*Spring 2026 Graduates: Graduation applications will still be accepted till May 6, 2026. However if submitted after February 6th, student’s name will NOT be included in the commencement book. |
Fri, Feb. 6, 2026* |
| 2. Complete final defense. | Fri, Mar. 13, 2026 |
| 3. Have your instructors submit all grade changes for any “Incompletes” for Fall 2025. | Wed, Apr. 1, 2026 |
| 4. Submit Thesis and Dissertation to Graduate Division. | Fri, Apr. 3, 2026 |
| 5. Register to participate in Spring 2026 commencement on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Spring 2026 Graduates: File for the Spring 2026 Commencement from March 1 to May 1, 2026. |
Fri, May 1, 2026 |
| 6. Final deadline to submit Application for Graduation Form for Spring 2026 graduation. Pay graduation fee on MyUH Portal. | Wed, May. 6, 2026 |
Plan B (non-thesis)
| Step | Deadline |
|---|---|
| 1. Complete Application for Graduation Form for Spring 2026 graduation for NAME INCLUSION IN COMMENCEMENT BOOK. Pay graduation fee on MyUH Portal.
*Spring 2026 Graduates: Graduation Form must be submitted by February 4, 2026 for name to be included in Commencement book |
Fri, Feb. 6, 2026* |
| 2. Have your instructors submit all grade changes for any “Incompletes” for Fall 2025 | Wed, Apr. 1, 2026 |
| 3. Complete final defense. | Fri, Apr. 17, 2026 |
4. Submission of a Plan B Paper:
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Fri, May 1, 2026 |
| 5. Register to participate in Spring 2026 commencement on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Spring 2026 Graduates: File for the Spring 2026 Commencement from March 1 to May 1, 2026. |
Fri, May 1, 2026 |
| 6. Final deadline to submit Application for Graduation Form for Spring 2026 graduation. Pay graduation fee on MyUH Portal. | Wed, May. 6, 2026 |
Commencement
If you applied for graduation, but will not be graduating, please notify your advisor and the department secretary.
Visit the Graduate Divisionʻs website to access the Graduate Application for Degree form.
For more information or to register for participation in the commencement please visit the Commencement website or contact the following:
Graduate Division
Spalding 352
956-8500
Curriculum Studies
Everly Hall 224
956-4401
Bookstore (Grad Store)
Campus Center
956-9645