Getting Ready to Graduate
Ready to Graduate? Graduation is not automatic; students who are candidates for graduation must apply to graduate and submit their final plans of study through the Student Administration System. Plans of study are then routed to a student's Faculty Advisor, the Office of Undergraduate Advising, and the Degree Auditors in the Office of the Registrar to determine if will degree requirements will be satisfied by the end of the semester you've indicated in your application for graduation.
You can apply to graduate the semester prior to your last term, once registration opens for the following term. While the deadline to submit your final plan of study is the end of the fourth week, it is highly recommended that you apply to graduate and submit your final plan of study before the end of the second week of your final semester so that you can still make adjustments to your schedule if your plan of study is denied.
1. Check that you are ready to graduate
Confirm you’ve fulfilled your academic requirements by running an Academic Requirements Report in StudentAdmin.
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- Catalog Year will always read “Not Satisfied.” This is OK.
- Every other box should be collapsed, indicating you have fulfilled the requirement.
- If one or more boxes are not collapsed because you are expecting a substitution, please wait until your substitution request has been processed before submitting your plan of study and/or applying to graduate. Once your substitution request is processed and approved, the requirement will collapse within your academic requirements report.
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- Adjust your schedule if you still have requirements to be met. If you plan on taking courses in a future term to complete requirements, then you will need to adjust your graduation date accordingly.
- If a requirement is not marked as satisfied but you believe you have completed it, follow up with a Professional Staff Advisor ASAP (contact information here).
- Confirm all intended majors/minors/concentrations are listed and accurate:
- Make sure your Business major and concentration (if applicable) is accurate (declare or request a change here).
- Make sure your Business minor is declared (if applicable).
- Make sure any non-business minors are declared (if applicable).
- To cancel a minor you do not intend on completing, see “Minor Cancellation” form on Registrar’s website.
- To cancel a dual degree you do not intend on completing, see “Cancellation of Additional Degree” form on Registrar’s website.
2. Apply to graduate
Apply to graduate through StudentAdmin no later than the fourth week of your final semester for each degree you are completing (or the spring semester for summer graduates).
- You are able to apply as early as when registration for your last semester opens up, which is strongly recommended. Applying the semester prior to your intended graduation term will allow for a review of your degree requirements early, leaving you time to adjust your final schedule if your plan of study is denied.
- Applying by the fourth week of your graduation term ensures you will be included in Commencement communications.
3. Submit your electronic plan of study
Submit your electronic plan of study through StudentAdmin for review.
- While the deadline to submit your final plan of study is the end of the fourth week, it is highly recommended that you apply to graduate and submit your final plan of study before the end of the second week of your final semester so that you can still make adjustments to your schedule if your plan of study is denied.
- If you have a declared minor, submitting your plan of study will automatically submit your minor plan of study for approval as well.
4. Submit the School of Business Outcomes Survey
Have you accepted an internship, a full-time position, graduate school or military service after graduation?
If so, please take a few minutes to share your plans with us.
The School of Business, as a nationally ranked university and part of the AACSB, surveys undergraduate students to collect data on internship and post graduate plans. This information contributes to the School of Business' rankings, influences decisions of prospective students, and impacts recruiting by our corporate partners. Your personal information will always be kept confidential.
A Few Notes About the Survey
- Use your UConn NetID and password to log in.
- The survey will take less than 10 minutes of your time.
- Please complete your profile. These details improve our results.
- Edits are made by selecting the pencil on the right side of your screen. Not sure what they're looking for? Hover over the question mark for more information.
- Here are a few notes about the categories you will see:
- Post-graduation plans – Jobs offered and accepted
- Continuing education – Still seeking employment or other outcomes
- Internships – Include information regarding experience prior to graduation
- Still Seeking Internship – If you do not yet have an internship lined up for the summer
- Other Summer Experience – If you have a summer job, select “Not seeking an internship” and include some details about your summer work
- Own Venture – If you started or are starting your own business.
5. Get ready for Commencement
- Traditionally there is only one ceremony in May for all students who graduate in the prior fall, winter, and spring terms, and upcoming summer term.
- Review the information on the Registrar's Steps to a Successful Graduation webpage and ensure you have completed all of the necessary tasks.
- Also review the School of Business Commencement page for information specific to Business students.
Commencement and Diploma FAQ's
Please view more information about this on the Registrar's Steps to a Successful Graduation webpage and contact their office with questions.
Where will my diploma be mailed?Undergraduate diplomas are mailed approximately eight to ten weeks after your graduation date. For example, if you graduate in May, you can expect to receive your diploma between the end of June and middle of July. Diplomas are mailed via first class mail to the address designated as your mailing/billing address in StudentAdmin unless a diploma mailing address has been declared. For instructions on changing your address in the system, Modify Your Addresses on the Student Administration System Help website.
How can I change the way my name will appear on my diploma?The default name to be printed on a diploma is the Primary Name on your Academic records. Students are allowed to edit first and middle names through the Diploma Name option in the Student Administration System, however any changes to last name will require an official name change request and appropriate documentation to facilitate the change. It is the student’s responsibility to review their name and make updates in a timely manner. Please note there may have implications of having your name on your diploma differ from the name on your record, such as an inability to verify your degree or change in licensure or VISA status.