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Senior and Graduating Student FAQs
How do I Pickup my honor cords?
Students who have a 3.5 or higher upper division GPA automatically receive
University Honors. You may pick up your cords during the week of
commencement at the University Bookstore. Each student submitting
a thesis for either high or highest honors, must also submit a copy of
the unbound thesis along with a completed submission form to Room 105
Academic Advising Center. Honors lists promptly submitted by departments,
will be published in the commencement program with the projected ranking.
When and where is commencement held?
The Office of the University Registrar Posts commencement dates for each term.
What will happen if my grade change or transcripts are not processed before commencement?
All course work and grades must be completed and submitted within 30 days after commencement (date set by the Office of the Registrar). Students that complete coursework and have grade changes submitted within the 30 day window will be reinstated and will receive their degree for that term. If transcripts remain incomplete after 30 days, you will need to re-apply to graduate.
Where do I receive information concerning graduation regalia and pictures?
A letter will be mailed to each student's permanent address that has applied for graduation. This letter gives details of how and where to pick up cap and gown and have professional photos taken. For more detailed information you should visit the return counter at the University Bookstore.
Will I receive my diploma at the ceremony?
Diplomas will be mailed approximately eight weeks after commencement to your permanent home address, not to your current address. Please verify this address in ISIS
I am certain I will not successfully complete a required course to graduate this term, but my family has already made travel plans to attend my ceremony. What can I do?
You must see the graduation coordinator for Liberal Arts located in Room 105 Academic Advising Center. Decisions are made on a case by case basis. If you applied on time you will still be able to pick up your regalia, walk in the ceremony and your name will be printed in the commencement program, but a diploma will not be issued.
I am looking for information about some graduate programs at the University of Florida. Could you send me some general information about the Graduate School?
Please contact the department that offers the graduate programs in which you are interested directly. You may view the most recent Graduate Catalog for more information about the graduate programs at the University of Florida you could also contact the Graduate School at 223 Grinter Hall, UF, Gainesville, FL 32611-5515, phone: 352-392-4646.
I need to take more than 18 hours this semester to graduate, do I need special permission?
Students must see an advisor to get permission to register for more than 18 hours. For students wishing to enroll in more than 18 credit hours, the following criteria has been established for students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences:
- Student must have a 2.8 UF GPA (must have at least one full-time semester).
- Student must need the extra hours to expedite graduation and have a clear plan demonstrating this.
- Under no circumstance is the student permitted to take > 20 hours.
I was just wondering, how do I obtain my class ranking?
This service is no longer offered by the Office of the University Registrar.
How do I apply for a minor?
Students may apply for a minor after earning 45 credit hours, but before reaching 96 credit hours. Applications for minors may be obtained at the Office of the University Registrar and College offices. You will need approval of both your current college and the college that offers the minor. Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are limited to two minors.
Do I have to apply to graduate?
Yes, Students must file an application for degree with the Office of the University Registrar by the posted deadline. Students must apply in the term in which they expect to graduate, regardless of applications in previous terms. All requirements for the degree must be completed as of the date of commencement.
What will happen if I do not apply to graduate by the posted deadline?
Students that have missed the deadline to submit an application to graduate in a particular term, must complete a late application. This application may allow the student to participate in the graduation ceremony, however their name may not appear in the commencement program. Late application for Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates may be turned in at the Academic Advising Center.
PLEASE NOTE ALL INFORMATION IS BASED ON THE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW STUDENTS UNDER DIFFERENT CATALOGS MAY BE EFFECTED, PLEASE CONTACT AN ADVISOR OR YOUR APPROPRIATE CATALOG!
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