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    Registration & Records

    The University of Tennessee, Knoxville graduation process starts when you submit your graduation application in MyUTK. Submitting the application confirms your eligibility, verifies your degree information, and— if submitted by the deadline— ensures your name appears in the commencement program and you receive commencement registration details. Submitting an application does not guarantee you are eligible to graduate.

    Before You Apply

    Before you submit your graduation application, take time to review your academic progress and requirements. These steps ensure your records are accurate and help prevent delays in the graduation process. 

    Check Your Degree Audit

    Log in to MyUTK to see how your completed coursework compares to degree requirements and what’s still outstanding. 

    Meet With Your Academic Advisor

    Confirm that your degree, major(s), concentration(s), minor(s), and catalog year (listed at the top of your DARS report) are correct. If anything is inaccurate, contact your advisor before applying.

    Residency & Transfer Rules

    UT requires 60 credit hours at a four-year college, and your final 30 credit hours must have been completed at UT Knoxville unless your dean has granted an exception. If your last course is at another institution, confirm it will transfer and request the official electronic transcript be sent to UT’s Transfer Center promptly to avoid delays.

    Mini-Term Guidance

    If you’re completing requirements in the Winter Mini-Term, apply for the spring graduation date. If you’re completing requirements in the May Mini-Term, apply for the summer graduation date. 

    How to Apply

    Applying to graduate is quick and easy through MyUTK. Follow the steps below to submit your application and ensure your information is accurate. 

    1. Log in to MyUTK
    2. Select Apply to Graduate from the Academic Support tab
    3. Follow the prompts to select your term, verify your diploma name and address, and submit. 

    If you applied for the wrong term, email diplomas@utk.edu. Most applications can be moved to a future term. If your graduation application is canceled, you will need to submit a new application for the appropriate term.

    When to Apply

    Submit your application within the window shown below. Apply no later than the date in the table to have your name included in the commencement program and to receive commencement registration details. 

    Semester of GraduationApply no sooner thanApply no later than
    Summer 2025*August 27, 2024July 15, 2025
    Fall 2025January 15, 2025October 15, 2025
    Spring 2026June 15, 2025March 15, 2026
    Summer 2026August 25, 2025July 15, 2026

    *Summer graduates who want to walk in the spring ceremony must apply by March 15 to appear in the spring program. All summer graduate’s names automatically appear in the fall program. 

    Tip: Submit your application early and send any transfer transcripts promptly to avoid delays in graduation or program listing.