Graduate Offboarding
This site has been created to support students as the look to close out their studies at the U of U. Regardless of whether you're a research student or not, there is valuable information here you should review. If you have pursued a coursework-only degree, simply skip to the information listed below the table.
For research students, there are several additional steps related to the final defense and the clearance from the Thesis Office. The table below compiles this information for you to reference in one location. Please take the time to review the information below, and schedule with the Graduate Advisor for follow-up questions.
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Before the Defense | Required |
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Suggested |
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After the Defense | Required |
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Suggested |
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Prepare your lab for your graduation and departure.
- Ensure that all data and papers can be accessed by the supervising professor.
- Refer to this article from UIT about access following degree completion.
- Another, somewhat dated article about IT access upon concluding time at the U.
- Return keys to the academic department. You'll receive a letter documenting these have been returned and you'll be able to receive money back from Income Accounting.
Graduation Celebrations
- University Commencement 2024 will occur on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. MDT
- Each college will hold their own convocation ceremony. Learn about the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering Convocation.
- Order graduation regalia through the Campus Store.
Diplomas
- Questions about diplomas can be answered here.
- If you'd like to have a different name listed on your diploma, learn more here.
Update Contact Information
It is important to keep your mailing address current to receive all official university correspondence/information, such as: refund checks, financial aid information, graduation information, etc.
- Domestic students can complete this independently through CIS. International students need to contact ISSS and update contact information through UAtlas.
- Diplomas will be mailed to the currently listed mailing address.