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Apply For Graduate Degree

All graduate students must apply in advance for graduation to receive a degree from the University of Utah. Before applying to graduate, students should meet with their academic advisor and review the degree requirements set by the Graduate School.

On-Time Applications:

To apply on or before the due date simply click on the “Graduation” tile on your Student Homepage in Campus Information Services (CIS) and follow the instructions. Note: This link does not become active until your Supervisory Committee has been entered into Grad School Tracking.

A separate Application for Graduate Degree is required for each major in which you are applying.

TERM DEADLINE TO APPLY
Fall 2023 (December)  September 1, 2023  
Spring 2024 (May)  January 19, 2024
Summer 2024 (August) May 22, 2024 †‡

†Applications may be submitted online after these dates until the last day of classes, but are considered late. Please consult your Graduate Advisor if applying after the dates listed above.

‡ Summer graduates are included in the following year’s Spring Convocation Programs. Example: Summer 2022 graduates are included in the Spring 2023 Convocation Programs.

Late Application/Reapplication:

A Late/Reapplication for Graduate Degree is required in the following cases:

  • Applicants who missed the deadline to apply.
  • Candidates denied graduation in a previous semester.
  • Candidates who have already applied for graduation and need to reapply to a future semester.
  • Candidates who have already applied for graduation and need to adjust the program of study.

Failure to apply on time may delay your graduation.
Reapplications should be submitted no later than the last day of classes of the graduating term.
Reapplications will not be accepted more than one year in advance.

A Late/Reapplication for Graduate Degree may be submitted as an attachment in an email from your Umail account to graduation@utah.edu.

All graduate students must adhere to the Graduate School's policies and procedures in order to graduate. Please select the appropriate link below to view the deadlines for the above mentioned Graduate School requirements.

Master's Candidates

Doctoral Candidates

Contact Us 

Office: 801-581-5808
Fax: 801-585-7860
Email: registrar@utah.edu

Mailing Address

University of Utah
Office of the Registrar
201 South 1460 East, Room 250N
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-9056

Campus Address

250N Student Services Building [MAP]

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Last Updated: 8/4/23