Fall 2026 Checklist
Graduation Checklist
| When | What |
|---|---|
| September 28 | Review PAR with advisor for academic concerns |
| October 1 | Apply for graduation (non-refundable $75 fee) AFTER this date LATE FEE will be added |
| October 2 - December 12 | Submit late graduation application ($75 + $40 late fee) Total $115 (non-refundable) |
| October 12 | Commencement registration OPENS on Tassel |
| November 9 |
Commencement registration CLOSES on Tassel |
| December 1 | Verify diploma name & diploma mailing address at myUTTyler Reset Patriot email password |
| December 12 | Conferral date |
| December 16 | Degree conferral processing starts (allow 30 days) |
| January 11 | Graduation application withdrawal, if applicable |
| 4 PM, January 11 | Deadline to: • Submit external transcript to processing@uttyler.edu • Resolve incomplete/in progress grades • Clear account holds (financial holds) |
| January - February | Check Patriot email for diploma status and set up your Parchment portal |
| February - April | Monitor diploma status via Parchment |
Commencement Checklist
| What | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Order doctoral regalia (purchase) |
September 15 - October 15 | UT Tyler Campus Store |
| Order doctoral regalia (rental) | September 15 - November 13 | UT Tyler Campus Store |
| Order master’s & undergraduate regalia (online) |
September 15 - November 13 | Online |
| Order master’s & undergraduate regalia (in person) |
September 15 - December 12 | UT Tyler Campus Store |
| Complete commencement registration, ceremony display & program name |
November 9 | Tassel |
| Reserve tickets — Round 1 | 10 AM, October 28 - 11:55 PM, November 9 | Tassel |
| Reserve tickets — Round 2 | 10 AM, November 11 - 11:55 PM, November 18 | Tassel |
| Reserve tickets — Round 3 | 10 AM, December 1 - 2 PM, December 12 | Tassel |
| Attend commencement rehearsal (optional) | TBD | R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center |
| Attend summer 2026 commencement ceremonies | August 15 | R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center |