Undergraduate Graduation Checklist
Step 1: Degree completion
Check your APAS degree audit and speak to your adviser about any remaining credits or courses you may need to complete your degree. Also, verify that your major(s) and minor(s) are declared and that the catalog year you are following for your degree requirements has been entered into your APAS. The Office of Financial Aid and Registrar uses the APAS for degree clearance.
Step 2: Deadlines
Check the Application for Degree Deadlines.
Step 3: Holds
Check for holds on your records that may affect your degree posting and ability to obtain a final transcript.
Step 4: Graduation Planner
Make a plan that will help you stay on track for graduation.
Step 5: Financial obligations
Check for any remaining balance on your Student Account. You will not receive a diploma or transcript until your account is paid in full.
Step 6: Apply to graduate
Submit the Application for Undergraduate Degree online.
Step 7: Commencement
Complete the Commencement Attendance Questionnaire. Visit the commencement Web site for complete information regarding the commencement ceremony.
Step 8: Gradfair
Attend Gradfair, the one-stop shop for all your graduation needs.
Step 9: Exit Interview
An Exit Interview is required by federal regulations for all students who have received one or more of the following loans: Federal Direct Stafford, Perkins, Health Professions, Primary Care, and University Trust.
Step 10: Visit Career Services
Contact Career Services for assistance with planning your career, finding employment, or gathering information on graduate school and to complete a Graduate Follow-up Survey.
Step 11: Alumni Association
Congratulations, you are now a member of the UMD Alumni Association.
