Before you apply for graduation, always verify with your academic advisor that you are eligible for graduation at the end of the application term. You must successfully complete all coursework you are enrolled in at UT Dallas during your graduation term.
To apply for graduation, please log into Galaxy and follow the step-by-step instructions on how to apply for graduation (PDF).
After you have applied to graduate, you need to check your UT Dallas email on a regular basis throughout the semester. You will receive all correspondence regarding your graduation and commencement there.
Dates and deadlines are updated at the conclusion of each academic year.
Priority Deadline to Apply for Graduation:
January 24, 2024
Deadline to update the name that will appear on your diploma:
February 26, 2024
Deadline to update your Confidentiality/FERPA to be listed in graduation publications:
February 26, 2024
Final Graduation Application Deadline:
March 1, 2024
Date to update your Online Commencement RSVP:
March 1, 2024
Deadline to update Diploma Address in Orion:
May 24, 2024
Deadline to apply for graduation:
June 13, 2024
Final Graduation Application Deadline:
July 15, 2024
Date to update your Online Commencement RSVP:
October 1, 2024 (Fall Commencement)
Deadline to update the name that will appear on your diploma:
July 17, 2024
Deadline to update your Confidentiality/FERPA to be listed in graduation publications:
September 30, 2024
Deadline to update Diploma Address in Orion:
August 22, 2024
Priority Deadline to Apply for Graduation:
August 27, 2024
Deadline to update the name that will appear on your diploma:
September 30, 2024
Deadline to update your Confidentiality/FERPA to be listed in graduation publications:
September 30, 2024
Final Graduation Application Deadline:
October 1, 2024
Date to update your Online Commencement RSVP:
October 1, 2024
Deadline to update your ‘Diploma’ address:
January 10, 2025
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Priority Graduation Application Deadline
Monday, February 26, 2024
Deadline to Update Primary Name
or request Preferred Name
Sunday, March 1, 2024
Final Graduation Application Deadline
Friday, March 1, 2024
Commencement RSVP Update Deadline
Monday, April 1, 2024
Commencement Guest Tickets and GradPass Available Online