Instructions for Completing a Graduation Application
Before a student can graduate, he or she must apply for graduation by the posted deadlines. An online application must be completed even if a student does not intend to participate in commencement. Online applications to graduate are completed the the myut portal.
The following information is provided to answer questions you may have while completing the online graduation application:
Diploma Name
Enter your name as you want it to appear on your diploma as well as in the graduation
program, using your legal last name. The University will use the last name appearing on your computer record. If that name is incorrect, you must provide proof of the correct name to update our
computer records. First names must be a full name, initial, or a recognizable abbreviation
of the first name shown on our computer records. If you do not wish to have your name
appear in the commencement program, clearly state (Do Not Publish) in this same area
after your name.
Diploma Address
Your diploma will be mailed to the address listed as Diploma Address. Students may email the Office of the Registrar at graduation@utoledo.edu to update this address before diplomas are mailed. If you want to pick up your diploma
from the Office of the Registrar, indicate "Hold for Pickup" as the diploma address.
Term
If you will complete your degree requirements in the summer term and you wish to walk
in the spring ceremony, you should apply for summer but submit your application by
the fifth week of spring to have your name appear in the spring commencement program.
College of Medicine and Life Sciences students may choose to walk in the Main Campus
December ceremony or the College of Medicine May ceremony. Indicate your preference
on the application.
If you are earning more than one degree, complete an application for each degree.
Contact Information
For questions or comments, please contact the Graduation Processing department at graduation@utoledo.edu.