- Review your DegreeWorks audit and meet with your academic advisor/department before applying.
- Students may apply for graduation three terms prior to the term in which they wish to graduate. For example, a student planning to graduate in Spring 2024 may apply as early as Summer 2023.
- Before the published Graduation Application deadline in the term you expect to complete all your program requirements (Academic Calendar).
- Be sure that you have declared your full program (Majors, Minors, Concentrations) but do not wait for program updates to be made before applying. Graduation Services will update your graduation application with the approved program updates.
- Review the Pending Graduation Applications listed in the header of your Degree Works audit.
- Graduation Services will send a confirmation email once the online graduation application deadline has officially closed for that term.
- Students should submit their graduation applications prior to the posted deadline for that term, regardless of their current major/minor/concentration. It is essential that you DO NOT miss the Graduation Application deadline.
- Contact the department housing the major/minor/concentration to complete an approved Change of Major/Minor. Once the approved Change of Major/Minor is received and processed, the graduation application will be updated by the Office of the Registrar.
- Initially, the online graduation application will allow you to select your primary major. You will be able to review your entire program you are applying for just before submitting your application.
- You are a double major earning one degree if you have multiple majors that are listed on the same degree. Both majors will be listed on the same audit in Degree Works, as they are listed with the same degree type (e.g. B.A. with majors in CJUS and SOCYPSYC), so only one application is needed.
- If you have two different degrees (e.g. B.A. and B.S., or B.S. and B.S.B.A.) then you will need to apply twice.
- Different degrees will have separate degree audits in Degree Works, meaning you’ll see them listed individually in the drop down menu. Ex: Finance-BSBA and Economics-BS.
- You are a double major earning one degree if you have multiple majors that are listed on the same degree. Both majors will be listed on the same audit in Degree Works, as they are listed with the same degree type (e.g. B.A. with majors in CJUS and SOCY), so only one application is needed.
- The Degree Works audit should reflect 98% degree completion and all degree requirements should indicate complete or in-progress for graduating seniors, once they have registered for their final semester.
- If you are not at 98% or have any questions, please consult with your academic advisor.
- Check your unofficial transcript in MyCharlotte. The conferral date will be listed once the degree is awarded.
- You will be able to pick up your cap and gown from the UNC Charlotte Campus Bookstore during or after the Commencement Fair. The Commencement Fair is typically held mid-semester. View the Commencement website for more information about the fair.
- If you are not on campus, you may place an online order with Oak Hall. You will be charged a shipping fee. Please visit the Commencement website for the order submission deadline, as it varies by term. Please contact the bookstore (bookstore@charlotte.edu) for any additional information.
- You can change your graduation date by creating and submitting a New Graduation Application online through your MyCharlotte account.
- University policy states that students participate in the Commencement Ceremony for the term in which they complete the requirements for the degree.
- Students completing their degrees in Summer participate in the Fall (December) Commencement Ceremony.
- Please arrive 90 minutes early and bring your Student ID for check-in at the ceremony.
- Please visit the Commencement website for the Commencement schedule. Students will receive an email during the week leading up to Commencement, containing important Commencement information.
- Awarding of degrees will begin after grades are submitted and may take up to six weeks to complete.
- Be sure to confirm your DegreeWorks audit(s) reflect 100%. If so, the degree will be awarded in a timely manner. If not, please contact your academic advisor.
- If the degree has been awarded, the diploma will be mailed six to eight weeks after Commencement, as long as there are no financial holds on your account.
- After the diploma has been mailed, please allow up to six weeks via US mail and up to eight weeks via International mail. If you have not received your diploma after this time frame, please email Graduation Services at graduation@charlotte.edu.
- You can check on the status of your diploma by clicking here.
- The student's name as it is listed on the application, the degree, the major(s), and academic distinctions (Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Summa Cum Laude) are displayed on the diploma.
- Minors, Concentrations, Departmental and Institutional honors are not listed on the diploma. They are displayed on the official transcript.
- By default, the name printed on your diploma will be the name you provided on your graduation application.
- If you would like to change the name listed on your diploma, prior to commencement, please send a request to graduation@charlotte.edu. Please be sure to include your student ID number and the correct spelling of the full name you would like printed.
- UNC Charlotte considers the diploma to be a ceremonial document that honors the completion of a degree. Your official transcript, which will list your legal name, is the official University record verifying the conferral of a degree. However, because some countries may require your diploma for various legal, immigration, and employment purposes, UNC Charlotte recommends printing your legal name on your diploma if you plan to live, study, or work outside of the United States.
- Online through MyCharlotte, Personal Information menu, Update Address(es) and Phone(s), and then select “Diploma” for the “Type of Address”. You should then be able to enter your new address and submit.
- Always fill out a Change of Address Form with the U.S. Postal Service in case your diploma has been mailed prior to the “change of address” in our system.
- If your diploma(s) has been ordered and/or mailed, the address cannot be updated.
- Tickets are needed for both the Spring (May) and Fall (December) commencement ceremonies.
- Please check the Commencement website for the availability of extra tickets.
- Please click here to access our online duplicate diploma order form.
- If your diploma requires notarization or if your name has changed do not proceed with the online ordering system. Please contact Graduation Services at graduation@charlotte.edu.
- An eDiploma is an official signed and certified PDF of your diploma
- Click here to order an eDiploma for $5
- Your Secure ID safely and securely identifies you in our diploma vendor system.
- Your Secure ID can be found in your Diploma Shipping Notification Email sent by the diploma distributor. Please save this email for future reference as this is required each time you need access to your diploma.
- If you cannot find your Secure ID, contact Graduation Services at graduation@charlotte.edu.