Steps to Graduation

• STEP ONE
  • Read the Prerequisites for Applying to Graduate

  • Return to your My Memphis portal. Click on the My Degree tab and then locate the Commencement channel to access Step 2-Apply to Graduate.  

•  STEP TWO
• Apply to Graduate. Login to your MyMemphis Portal here
• View Application. Highly Recommended!
• You can only view your application after you have successfully submitted one by the deadline.
• Deadlines to Apply to Graduate

• STEP THREE
• Diploma Mailing and Cap and Gown Order Form
• Required by all graduating students at the time they submit their applications whether attending or not.
• Will only have access to this if you have done Step 1 and Step 2
• Login to your My Memphis Portal here. Click on the My Degree tab and then locate the Commencement channel to access Step 3
• In Step 3, you will choose three things:
• Diploma and program Name--You need to choose this at the time you complete the form
• You need to choose this at the time you complete the form.
• Diploma Mailing Address
• Cap and Gown Measurements

Completion of Step 2 and Step 3, Diploma Mailing and Cap and Gown Form, is required of all students who are applying to graduate whether or not you plan to attend the Commencement ceremony. Step 4, Ceremony attendance or non-attendance information will be collected in your final semester.

•  STEP FOUR
• Step 4- The Attendance/Non-Attendance Card--Completed within the semester you are graduating (final semester)
• You will receive an email to your Memphis email account from the Commencement Office during your final semester. Within the attendance card, you will find the following requirements:
  • Notification of attendance or non-attendance
  • Review your name in the Program Proof for accuracy. All graduating students must ensure their name is correct in the program. If your name is NOT correct in the program, contact commencement@memphis.edu by the attendance card submission deadline.
  • Complete the appropriate survey
• All items are required and must be answered and submitted.
• If is your responsibility to ensure your name is in the program and accurate. If you have questions, email us at commencement@memphis.edu

Graduation Term Completion of the Attendance/Non-Attendance Card

• May 2013 complete starting in February 2013
• August 2013 complete starting in June/July 2013
• December 2013 complete starting in October 2013
• May 2014 complete starting in February 2014
• August 2014 complete starting in June/July 2014
• December 2014 complete starting in October 2014

Further Important Information

• Read Important Guidelines and Certification Disclaimer
• Diplomas are mailed two-three months after graduation. For more information, click here
• Diplomas are ordered from the program. So, please ensure your name is correct. Any name changes or corrections after diplomas are ordered may result in an additional fee up to $50.00. Please ensure you have checked the program by the deadline provided and complete all four (4) Steps to Graduation

(To be completed ONE/TWO days prior to Graduation). See details for time and location.

• Students attending the Commencement exercises must complete the following:
  • Pick up your personalized pronouncer card and cap and gown at the University Center.
  • Please refer to Graduation Day Instructions.

(To be completed immediately following graduation)

• Pay all University fees. To clear any outstanding debts, please contact the University Bursar's Office (901-678-5579)
  • Students with financial holds through the University will be unable to receive their diploma until the hold is cleared.