Graduation

Congratulations on nearing the finish line! The Office of the Registrar is here to guide you through every step of the graduation process at the University of Michigan-Flint. Select a topic below to find what you need.

Steps to Graduation

Learn how to apply for graduation through SIS, review important deadlines, check your degree progress, and understand what to do if your plans change.

Ceremony Information

Approximately two months before the ceremony, you will receive an invitation through your University of Michigan-Flint email account. This email will give you instructions on how to RSVP for the ceremony. Watch your UM-Flint email for information on the ceremony date, time and purchasing cap and gown. It is imperative that students RSVP if they wish to participate in the commencement ceremony.

UM-Flint holds one ceremony each year in late April or early May and one in December. August graduates are invited to attend either ceremony. Graduates are eligible to attend only one commencement ceremony per degree earned at UM-Flint. Students completing a certificate only are not allowed to participate in commencement.

Verification of Degree/Dates of Attendance

UM-Flint participates with the National Student Clearinghouse to provide verification of degree and past attendance information. To verify a student’s receipt of degree and/or dates of attendance.

Our office is limited by FERPA regulations on what we can and cannot release without written permission. Phone verifications will be referred to the National Student Clearinghouse.

Transcripts

A UM-Flint academic transcript is the most official document a graduate can offer as proof of a degree. Degrees are posted to students’ records approximately three weeks after the end of the semester. Your degree can be viewed on your official or unofficial transcript.

Graduation Honors

Learn about academic honors recognition, including the Maize and Blue Award, Honors Scholar Program, and how honors are displayed on your diploma and transcript.

Diplomas

Information about diploma delivery, what appears on your diploma, preferred name options, and how to report any issues after receiving your diploma.