Graduating This Semester?

1. Students must contact their program to determine which requirements remain for graduation, as well as complete any paperwork required by their school/college.
2. Students must complete and submit an application for admission to candidacy by the specified deadline.
3. Students must apply for graduation using the online diploma card in the student portal.
4. If you would like to participate in the commencement ceremony (optional), please register at the commencement website.
   • You can also find other information about the ceremony here: commencement.uccs.edu.
   • If you have graduation ceremony related questions please email commencement@uccs.edu or call 719-255-8721

Deadlines for graduation are very important. If you miss a deadline you may not be able to graduate in your intended term.  

Schedule of Deadlines for Fall 2023 - Summer 2024

• Application for Admission to Candidacy
  • Admission to Candidacy Step by Step Video Tutorial
• Online Diploma Card Instructions
• Request to Participate in Commencement Form
  • Use to participate in ceremony when not yet eligible for graduation
  • Masters Students Only
  • Doctoral Students, please connect with your program.
• Instructions to Sign An Electronic PDF 
• Request a Letter of Completion

• Thesis and Dissertation Manual
  • Thesis and Dissertation Formatting Example
• Thesis and Dissertation Lifecycle
• Thesis and Dissertation Submission Procedures
• Approval of Format Form
• Electronic Thesis/Dissertation Signature and Agreement Form
• Instructions to Sign An Electronic PDF