Graduation: What you Need to Know
There are a number of items that graduating seniors must be aware of. To make sure you have taken all the necessary steps for graduation please review the checklist below.
| Fall 2009 | Spring 2010 | Summer 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deadline | October 2 | TBA | TBA |
Please Note:
- The graduation deadline and other important dates to remember is listed on the UH Academic Calendar.
- Changes to your major or minor cannot be made once the application has been submitted. Please confirm that your major and minor information is listed correctly on PeopleSoft prior to submitting your graduation application.
- Graduation applications cannot be retracted. Once you submit a graduation application you must graduate if you meet graduation requirements.
Graduation Checklist:
- Once you have registered for the classes you plan to take in your final semester meet with your advisor for a graduation check.
- Apply for graduation using your PeopleSoft account before the posted deadline. Late applications may not be accepted. If you have missed the deadline please contact your academic advisor immediately to discuss your options.
- If you plan to walk, students must also fill out the on-line RSVP form for the ceremony. Please see below for ceremony details.
- Complete the employment survey that will be e-mailed to your UH e-mail alias. Completion of this survey is a graduation requirement.
- Complete the Business Competency Assessment that will be e-mailed to your UH e-mail alias. Completion of the Business Competency Assessment is a graduation requirement.
Graduation Ceremony Information:
- Please note that Summer Graduates may participate in the Spring or Fall Ceremony prior to their actual Graduation. This only applies to Summer Graduates.
- Students who apply for graduation after the graduation deadline (see above) will not have their names appear in the commencement program.
- Click the link below for more detailed information on parking, cap & gown, invitations, etc. Also, the RSVP link will be at the bottom of the page.
What to expect after completing the above steps:
- Before the last month of the semester a letter will be mailed to all students that have applied for graduation. This letter will indicate whether your graduation has been approved, conditionally approved, or disapproved.
- If your letter states that you have been approved or conditionally approved, then (provided you complete the courses you are currently enrolled in and meet the conditions listed on the conditional approval) your graduation will be approved within 4-6 weeks of the close of the semester.
- Once your graduation is approved the graduation office will mail out your diploma. Students typically receive their diplomas in the mail 2-3 months after the end of their graduating semester. If you do not receive your diploma within 3 months of completing your degree, contact the graduation office at 713-743-1010.
- If you have received a letter stating that your graduation has been disapproved please contact your academic advisor.
Graduation with Honors
Undergraduate students who complete their degree requirements will graduate with academic honors if they achieve the following grade point averages earned in the last sixty-six (66) hours completed at the University of Houston. You must have at least 66hrs at UH in order to qualify for honors.
- 3.25 - 3.49 cum laude
- 3.50 - 3.74 magna cum laude
- 3.75 - 4.0 summa cum laude