Graduation and Commencement
Welcome to the ranks of the lifelong learners. At UAS, student success is our primary goal. We want our graduates to succeed in their chosen fields as well-rounded candidates for Alaskan jobs in business, as teachers, scientists, and in the trades. As importantly, we want to provide the type of education that opens the door to a more rich and fulfilling life.
The willingness to challenge your own viewpoints is an indispensable task in continuing your personal growth. At UAS, we hope your individual growth will spill over and inspire every aspect of your life. One person’s inspiration can help strengthen an Alaskan community to flourish in an ever-changing, ever-challenging world. Ultimately, we hope that you will return to UAS as civic leaders, accomplished writers, heads of business, inspirational teachers, noted scientists, and inspire the next generation of UAS graduates.
Graduation Information
To apply for graduation, you need to submit a Graduation Application (PDF | 54KB). There is a graduation application fee of $50 dollars, which must be paid at the time you submit your application. If you are an undergraduate student, you must be enrolled the semester you apply for graduation. If you are a graduate student you must be enrolled in graduate level courses the semester you plan on graduating.
If you are planning on completing an Occupational Endorsement, please fill out the Application for Completion of an OE and return it to the Registrar's Office by the posted deadlines below.
You must be admitted into the degree program from which you intend to graduate
Please note that if you plan on changing your major or degree, you need to submit a Change of Major/Degree (PDF | 48KB), and you must do so before applying for graduation.
Graduation Application deadlines are:
- October 1st for Fall graduation
- February 1st for Spring graduation
- July 1st for Summer graduation
Late Applications for Graduation
Students who miss the application for graduation deadline may still request consideration for graduation based on the following guidelines:
-an additional $25 late application fee
Applications received by the following deadlines will be accepted with the submission of the additional late fee:
- October 31: for Fall graduation
- March 14: for Spring graduation
- July 19: for Summer graduation
Applications received after the following deadlines will not be considered for that term:
- November 1: for Fall graduation
- March 15: for Spring graduation
- July 20: for Summer graduation
We cannot guarantee recognition in the yearly commencement program for late applications
Commencement Information
For specific campus cap and gown ordering, and commencement ceremony information, please click on the campus link in the left navigation menu.
Undergraduates should order invitations, a cap, gown and tassel as soon as possible, but no later than April 1st 2010. Masters students should order their hood no later than March 1st 2010. The cap, gown and hood order forms are available below as well as the graduation announcement order forms.
- Cap and Gown Order Form (Form Enabled PDF | 123 KB)
- Graduation Announcement Order Form (Form Enabled PDF | 262 KB)
If you have questions please contact Peter Sommers at (907) 796-6464.