Graduating Students

Congratulations! Earning a degree from The University of Texas at Arlington is an honor and an accomplishment.
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Grad Cap and Grad Photo Contest

Prepare for the upcoming Grad Cap and Grad Photo contests by reviewing it's rich history.

Learn more about the Grad Cap and Grad Photo Contest

Graduate Checklist

  1. Apply for graduation by: Thursday, October 1st
  2. Register and complete your Graduate profile in Tassel: Wednesday, October 7th - Friday, October 30th
  3. Complete Exit Survey: Wednesday, October 7th - Friday, December 18th
  4. Complete First Destination Survey: Wednesday, October 7th – Friday, January 29th
  5. Grad Finale: Tuesday, October 13th - Thursday, October 15th
  6. Order and Payment Deadline for December Ring Ceremony: Thursday, October 15th
  7. Enter the Grad Cap Contest: Wednesday, October 28th – Tuesday, November 17th
  8. Order your regalia and Commencement memorabilia by: Wednesday, November 4th
  9. Enter the Grad Photo Raffle: Wednesday, November 4th - Wednesday, November 25th
  10. Vote in the Grad Cap Contest: Wednesday, November 18th - Wednesday, November 25th
  11. Apply for Maverick Advantage by: Monday, November 23rd
  12. Ring Ceremony: Monday, November 30th
  13. Guest Ticket Release: Late November
  14. Grad Cap Contest and Photo Raffle Winners Announced: Tuesday, December 1st
  15. Commencement Ceremonies: Wednesday, December 2nd
Iris Booth Map, in the university center outside of career center

Need A Professional Headshot?

Meet Iris: Your On-Campus Headshot Booth
Free professional headshots, anytime.

Take advantage of the new campus Headshot Booth located in the University Center, near the Career Development Center! The booth is self-service, available anytime, and free of charge!

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ACADEMIC DEADLINES AND ELIGIBILITY FOR GRADUATION

Students are eligible to participate in their commencement ceremony if they apply for graduation by the deadline and if they have completed all of the requirements for their degree program or will have completed all of those requirements by the end of the graduation term. Fall 2026 graduates may only defer to Spring 2027 commencement, and any UTA alumni that graduated prior to Spring 2024 are ineligible to participate in current and/or future commencement ceremonies.

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First Destination Survey

Let us know what’s next for you

Fall 2026 graduates are asked to complete the First Destination Survey between October 7th and January 29th. By sharing your next step, UTA can better understand the market and provide valuable information to our colleges and the Career Development Center.
Take The Survey in Handshake

Commencement Program

If in MyMav you have opted to restrict directory information, your name will not appear in the printed commencement program unless you change that restriction by the graduation application deadline.

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