1. Meet all degree requirements to be certified for graduation by your college analyst.
2. Pay all University fees. Following the close of the semester, determine if you have any outstanding debts with the Bursar's office (678-5579). Any financial obligation to the University will delay the release of your diploma.
3. Check your name on the "Program proofs" page on this website for correct degree, honor(s) designation, and spelling of your name as you want it on your diploma.
4. Compare your name in myMemphis with your diploma name. Name changes must be made through the Registrar's Office. Your system name must match your program and diploma name.
5. Graduates update diploma mailing address in the online Intent to Graduate Form (if applicable).
6. After Commencement, you may pick up a diploma cover in the Commencement Office. Office hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
7. When will I get my diploma (bachelor, masters, specialists and certificates)?
   • Diplomas for May graduates will be mailed by the Commencement Office by August 1.
   • Diplomas for August graduates will be mailed by the Commencement Office by November 1.
   • Diplomas for December graduates will be mailed by the Commencement Office by March 1.
     
     Your Diploma will be mailed to the address you have given on the Intent to Graduate Form .