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. Complete Exit Survey: TBA
  3. Register and complete your Graduate profile in Tassel: TBA
  4. Order your regalia and Commencement memorabilia by: TBA
  5. Enter the Grad Cap Contest: TBA
  6. Enter the Grad Photo Raffle: TBA
  7. Complete First Destination Survey: TBA
  8. GRADitude Glow Fest (formerly Grad Fest 2.0): TBA
  9. Apply for Maverick Advantage by: TBA
  10. Vote in the Grad Cap Contest: TBA
  11. Guest Ticket Release: TBA
  12. Ring Ceremony and MavGrad Celebration: TBA
  13. Bring your printed grad pass to your ceremony: 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. After Spring 2024 commencement, graduates may only defer their participation in commencement for one semester. 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

Spring 2026 graduates are asked to complete the First Destination Survey between March 9th and July 31st. 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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How To - UTA Commencement