{"id":55,"date":"2026-06-18T15:00:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T19:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/registrar\/?page_id=55"},"modified":"2026-06-23T16:16:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T20:16:40","slug":"graduation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/registrar\/graduation\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover fb-cover-text-box wp-duotone-black-and-white\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:100%;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/registrar\/wp-content\/themes\/flintblock\/assets\/images\/sidewalk-art.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 95%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 95%\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-90 has-background-dim 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class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/registrar\/graduation\/graduation-honors\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Graduation Honors<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/registrar\/graduation\/diplomas\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Diplomas<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/registrar\/faculty-staff-resources\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Faculty &amp; Staff Resources<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/registrar\/student-resources\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Student Resources<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/registrar\/student-rights\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Student Rights<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/registrar\/contact-us\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Contact Us<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\"><a href=\"\/registrar\/graduation\/steps-to-graduation\/\">Steps to Graduation<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn how to apply for graduation through SIS, review important deadlines, check your degree progress, and understand what to do if your plans change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Ceremony Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<br><br>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.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-right\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-right\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/commencement\">More information on Commencement<svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M14.3 6.7l-1.1 1.1 4 4H4v1.5h13.2l-4 4 1.1 1.1 5.8-5.8-5.8-5.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"verification\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Verification of Degree\/Dates of Attendance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UM-Flint participates with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentclearinghouse.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Student Clearinghouse<\/a>&nbsp;to provide verification of degree and past attendance information. To verify a student\u2019s receipt of degree and\/or dates of attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our office is limited by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/studentprivacy.ed.gov\/ferpa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FERPA<\/a>&nbsp;regulations on what we can and cannot release without written permission. Phone verifications will be referred to the National Student Clearinghouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\"><a href=\"\/registrar\/student-resources\/transcripts\/\">Transcripts<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A UM-Flint academic transcript is the most official document a graduate can offer as proof of a degree. Degrees are posted to students\u2019 records approximately three weeks after the end of the semester. Your degree can be viewed on your official or unofficial transcript.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\"><a href=\"\/registrar\/graduation\/graduation-honors\/\">Graduation Honors<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn about academic honors recognition, including the Maize and Blue Award, Honors Scholar Program, and how honors are displayed on your diploma and transcript.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\"><a href=\"\/registrar\/graduation\/diplomas\/\">Diplomas<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Information about diploma delivery, what appears on your diploma, preferred name options, and how to report any issues after receiving your diploma.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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