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Graduation
Guidelines & Procedures
In order to graduate, a student
must fulfill catalog requirements in effect at matriculation or any
subsequent catalog during the enrollment. A catalog over six years old
may be used to determine requirements for a degree only if the student
has been enrolled continuously in fall and spring semesters.
Students who change majors must meet the specific requirements for the
new major as stated in the catalog in effect at the time of the change
of major. Core curriculum requirements are not affected by a change
of major.
Graduation Steps and
Process
The steps listed will assist
you to successfully complete the graduation application process.
Priority Filing Deadlines are as follows:
Fall Graduation: June 15
Spring Graduation: October 15
- Pay the $10.00 filing
fee in the Cashier's Office (ADM 125).
- Take your receipt to the
Office of the Registrar (ADM 221).
- Fill out the Application
for Graduation.
- Purchase your cap and gown
from the UT Tyler bookstore.
- Honors cords will be presented
during the commencement ceremony.
After you apply for graduation,
you will receive a letter from your dean regarding your eligibility
for graduation. Incomplete grades listed on the graduation form, required transcripts from other institutions, and other evidence of outstanding requirements must be submitted within 30 days following the ceremony. If the requirements have not been verified by this date, the student must re-file for graduation subject to the filing graduation deadlines. Transcripts
should be sent to The University of Texas at Tyler, Office of the Registrar, 3900 University Blvd., Tyler, Texas 75799.
Spring Commencement
R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center
Friday, May 9, 2008
3:00 p.m.
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Saturday, May 10, 2008
10:00 a.m.
College of Business and Technology
1:00 p.m.
College of Education and Psychology
College of Engineering and Computer Science
4:00 p.m.
College of Arts and Sciences
Fall Commencement
R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center
Friday, December 19, 2008
3:00 p.m.
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Saturday, December 20, 2008
10:00 a.m.
College of Business and Technology
1:00 p.m.
College of Education and Psychology
College of Engineering and Computer Science
4:00 p.m.
College of Arts and Sciences
Summer Commencement
Summer commencement ceremonies have been discontinued; however, students may apply for August graduation. Students who graduate in August may participate in the Fall commencement ceremony in December.
The doors will open one hour prior to the ceremony. Tickets will not be required for guest admission. Guest seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Candidates for graduation should arrive 30 minutes prior to the commencement ceremony. For more information contact the Registrar's Office at 903.566.7106.
Tuition Rebate Program
Follow this link to review information regarding the tuition rebate program.
The Office of the Registrar is committed to providing accurate, timely, courteous and thorough service to potential students, enrolled students, alumni and the university’s external constituents. The goal of the office is to respond to written requests within three working days and telephone requests within 48 hours. Concerns regarding customer service should be directed to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at 903.566.7103.
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