Degrees are awarded three times per year – May, August, and December. All UNC Greensboro students are required to file an application at the beginning of the semester in which they plan to graduate. Graduation application deadlines are set very early in order to allow university staff to process and complete a degree audit before printing diplomas.
Students must apply and be cleared to graduate in order to receive their diploma.
Undergraduate and graduate students have different processes when it comes to applying for graduation at UNCG. Graduate students should follow processes outlined on the Graduate School website.
International Students in F and J status, should contact the International Programs Center for steps after graduation including grace period and practical training.
Undergraduate graduation processes are outlined on this page.
Before applying for graduation
Students should take the following steps before applying to graduate:
Step 1:
Meet With Advising
Students review their Degree Works progress with their advisor prior to applying for graduation. Advisors can check that all degree requirements have been met and there are no issues with the final degree audit.
Step 2:
Confirm Mailing Address
Confirm the mailing address listed in UNCGenie is updated to an address where the student can receive mail up to three months after graduation. (This is the address where the diploma will be sent!)
Step 3:
Clear Any Holds
Students should check UNCGenie for any outstanding holds or account balances and make arrangements as needed. Diplomas and transcripts will be withheld from students who have outstanding requirements.
Step 4:
Access The Application
Students can access the graduation application via UNCGenie. After logging in, click the Student Tab. Next select “Student Records”, then “Apply to Graduate”.
Graduation Application Deadlines
Spring 2024 Undergraduate Graduation Application: Opens October 9, 2023; Closes March 8, 2024.
Please note the undergraduate graduation fee will increase to $100 for the Spring 2024 graduation term.
Summer 2024 Undergraduate Graduation Application: Opens March 11, 2024; Closes July 5, 2024
*A late graduation application fee of $50 will charged to all undergraduate degree applicants who miss the initial deadline to apply to graduate. This will be in addition to the non-refundable undergraduate graduation fee charge of $100.
Students who do not successfully complete all degree requirements within the applied application term, will be charged a fee of $50 for their application rolling to the following term.
Graduate students have different deadlines. Please consult the Graduate School website.