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Teacher Education and Clinical Practice

Graduation

Students celebrating at 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 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 ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Alumni Association. Application is available through myÃÛÌÒµ¼º½

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.

Apply for Graduation >

 

Graduate Students

 
Deadlines Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Last day to "Apply to Graduate" in MyÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ 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