How to Graduate this May
A student must apply to graduate in the semester they intend to complete their degree requirements. The College of Natural Sciences awards degrees three times in the academic year: December, May and August. Commencement ceremonies happen once a year, in May.
Application Process
The applications to graduate or walk for spring will be open from January 22 – March 26. If you are not graduating this Spring but would like to walk/attend the May ceremonies, please go to the Walk Application below. The Walk Application is for Fall 2024 graduates and Summer/Fall 2025 potential graduates who have 15 hours or less to complete.
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Review your Degree Audit before applying to graduate.
- Apply for any certificates or minors you intend to earn;
- Make sure your certificates or minors are currently showing on your degree audit.
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Contact your advisor if you have questions after running your audit and before applying to graduate.
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Complete a Graduation Application (This allows you to graduate and participate in the May ceremonies. You do not need to fill out a Walk Application as well.)
- If you are not enrolled in residence at UT Austin in the semester you apply to graduate, you must complete and return the in absentia registration form, in addition to the online application.
- Check your Registration Information Sheet and clear bars BEFORE you submit your in absentia registration form.
- If you are enrolled in at least six (6), but fewer than twelve (12), hours you may request full-time status for part-time enrollment by noting the request in the Student Remarks box in the online graduation application.
- If you don't see your certificate or minor in the drop down menu, enter the information in the Student Remarks box.
- If you have any questions, contact Student Records at ns.student.records@austin.utexas.edu.
Walk Application
If you are a Fall 2024 graduate or a Summer/Fall 2025 candidate with fewer than 15 hours remaining and would like to participate in the Spring 2025 ceremonies, please apply to walk. **This is not for 2025 graduating students.
Other Items
We urge you to complete the College of Natural Sciences Graduation Survey (a link will be emailed to you late in the semester).
Also, determine whether you may be eligible for the Tuition Rebate program. You may submit an Application for Tuition Rebate during the semester in which you complete your degree requirements (earn a degree).
Contact CNS Student Records
Student Records has information about support available to degree candidates.
ns.student.records@austin.utexas.edu
Phone: (512) 232-9283