Teacher Education and Clinical Practice
Graduation
Future Commencement Ceremonies
- Saturday, December 12, 2026, or Sunday, December 13, 2026
- Saturday, May 8, 2027, with Sunday, May 9, 2027 (Backup date)
- Saturday, December 11, 2027, with Sunday, December 12, 2027 (Backup date)
- Saturday, May 6, 2028, with Sunday, May 7, 2028 (Backup date)
Undergraduate Students
Firm Deadlines For Applying for Graduation for Undergraduate Students (Bachelors degrees)
- August 2026 - Deadline: April 8, 2026*
- December 2026 - Deadline: July 1, 2026
- May 2027 - Deadline November 4, 2026
How to Apply
Access your graduation application through MyMemphis portal and selecting the My Degree tab. Navigate to the Commencement and Graduation channels. Then, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Prerequisites for applying
- Step 2: Apply to graduate
- View your application
- Step 3: Diploma Mailing/Cap and Gown Order form
- NOTE: You will be required to complete your cap and gown measurements. Therefore, you need to know your height (feet and inches); weight and head size.
- HINT: Please gather this information before completing the form.
- Step 4: Attendance Card
- You will receive an email from the Commencement Office during your final semester.
Alumni Association
All graduates receive a complimentary annual membership to the University of Memphis Alumni Association. Application is available through myMemphis
Additional Information
For more information about graduation, please visit the following link: memphis.edu/commencement/graduates/index.php>.
For questions regarding graduation, please contact Ms. Mary Lanier at mlanier@memphis.edu.
Graduate Students
| Deadlines | Summer 2026 | Fall 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Last day to "Apply to Graduate" in MyMemphis Portal for all Doctoral, Masters and Certificate degrees | May, 29 2026 | September 4, 2026 |
- Visit the Graduate School for more information.
- For graduate students who have questions regarding graduation, please contact the Commencement Office's Graduation Analyst.