Graduation
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Graduation Planning: Learn, Plan, Engage, and Graduate!
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Learn about degree options to affirm your major is a good fit.
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Review the 30-60-90 Student Success Roadmap and lay your path toward graduation in a timely way.
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Track program completion by reviewing your APAS report before and after course registration.
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Meet with your Academic advisor at least once each term.
You have made it to 90 credits, it is time to Apply to Graduate
Graduation: Checklist for Undergraduate Degree
STEP 1: Review your APAS report and check for the following completions:
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Liberal Education requirements.
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Ensure official transcripts have been submitted to UMD admissions with final grades from all transfer colleges.
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All major and minor requirements should be satisfied (including double majors)
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Overall credits (120 credits minimum) and GPA (2.0 in the major, minor and overall GPA)
STEP 2: Know Degree Application Deadlines
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Ensure all major(s) and minor(s) are declared and viewed in APAS.
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A student can still apply to graduate, even if an exception in APAS is in process of correction.
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Apply no later than the deadline for each term.
STEP 3: Submit your online Application for Degree (MyU)
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Choose the term in which all degree requirements will be completed.
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For double majors, a submission is required for each major.
STEP 4: Verify in MyU:
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Your name and how you would like it to appear on the diploma for printing
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The mailing address where your diploma will be received
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"Commence! UMD Commencement Manager" Confirm your attendance.
STEP 5: Successfully complete your courses and degree requirement in your last term.
Congratulations!
Go to UMD ONESTOP for more Graduation related information: Graduation Fair, Graduate Follow-up survey, Alumni Associated connections.
Review Undergraduate Degree Application Frequently Asked Questions