In order to be awarded a degree, you must file an Application for Graduation with the appropriate academic advising office, preferably during the first quarter of your senior year, but no later than the deadline set by your advising office. See your school's undergraduate advising website for details.
If you have had a period of absence for more than one certifying term, you must graduate in absentia. Apply to graduate through StudentAccess. Upon degree certification, which takes place six weeks after the end of the quarter, a Graduation in Absentia filing will be submitted on your behalf.
Though you will not be subject to tuition and fees, you will be required to pay a readmission fee if the period of absence was for more than one certifying term.
Graduate Students
You should consult with the Graduate Division, or your departmental graduate advisor, on the applicable graduation procedures.
Commencement Ceremonies
UCI undergraduate commencement ceremonies are held for all students who graduate any quarter of that academic year. Commencement protocol information is e-mailed to all prospective graduates, and also is available from academic counselors. Additional information is available from the Commencement Office.
Commencement Program
Students who earn their degrees in Summer Session, Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters, and the following Summer Session are eligible to have their name and major included in the Commencement Program. Review your Application for Graduation in StudentAccess to confirm that your name and major are both correct. If your name is incorrect, you must Request a Change of Name on UCI Records. If your major is incorrect, you must request a change through your academic advisor. If you have a written request with the Registrar's Office to restrict your public information (FERPA block), your name and major will not be included in the Commencement Program.
Transcripts
Transcripts that include degree information will be available as follows:
Transcripts including degree information may be requested in advance by indicating on your Transcript Request Form or Online Transcript Order that you would like your transcript request to be held for processing until your degree has posted to your transcript.
Diplomas
Students are issued one diploma for each degree awarded. Majors completed at the same time in the same school are included on a single diploma. Majors completed in different schools are issued separate diplomas. Minors and specializations are not included on the diploma but are posted on academic transcripts. Latin Honors and Campuswide Honors are posted on both the diploma and academic transcripts. University Honors are not included on diplomas, but are posted to academic transcripts. University Honors designates students who have successfully completed both the Campuswide Honors Collegium requirements and a school or major honors program.
Diplomas are generally available: