Congratulations on your student’s upcoming graduation from the University of Memphis! 

Below you will find important information pertaining to the graduation process.

Filing for Graduation

Students are required to file for graduation prior to their final semester at the University to ensure that all requirements have been fulfilled.  Students should consult with their college to find out what materials need to be submitted and by when to file for graduation.

Last Day to File for Graduation for Undergraduates

Spring 2012: November 16, 2011

Summer 2012: April 4, 2012

Fall 2012: July 18, 2012

Commencement

Spring 2012: Saturday, May 5, 2012 (100th Commencement)

FedExForum, 191 Beale Street

10:00 A.M. Ceremony:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Communication and Fine Arts
• University College
• Law and Doctoral hoodings for these colleges.
• Students must arrive by 9 a.m.

3:00 P.M. Ceremony:

• Fogelman College of Business and Economics
• College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
• Herff College of Engineering
• Loewenberg School of Nursing
• School of Public Health
• School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Doctoral Students and Doctoral hooding for these colleges/schools.
• Student must arrive by 2 p.m.

Back up date: Sunday, May 6, 2011 at the FedExForum 12:00 noon ( Arts and Sciences, CCFA, University College and doctoral hoodings for these colleges) and 5 p.m. (Business, Engineering, Education, Nursing, SPH, SCS and doctoral hoodings for these colleges and schools)

All family members are welcome at commencement.  Tickets are not required to attend commencement.  If you or another family member is in need of any disability assistance, please call (901) 678-5547.

For more information on commencement, please click here.

Invitations and Diploma Frames:

The University Bookstore has a selection of graduation announcements and beautiful frames for the graduate.  For more information, visit the Bookstore website.

For information on visiting Memphis, please visit our Visiting Campus page. 

Career Services

As students prepare for graduation, many will be looking for employment.  The Career Services office offers a variety of services to our students and alumni as they prepare for the job world.  For more information, please click here.

Alumni Association

As your student prepares to graduate, we encourage them to stay connected to the University through the Alumni Association.  Alumni have the chance to attend events, participate in activities, and give back to the University.  For more information, please click here.