Graduate Student FAQs
Can I participate in commencement if I have not completed all of my
degree requirements?
No. Graduate degree candidates may not participate in commencement
prior to completing all requirements leading to the degree.
When should I apply for graduation?
The student must initiate
the graduation application process at the beginning of the semester
he/she intends to graduate.
What is a student account?
Upon enrollment, a student account is set up by Cashiering and Student Accounts
for every UNLV student. To check your account balance, you may view
your account information on the Web.
You may also receive
a
copy
of your
bill
at the Registrar's Office or the Cashier's Office. Upon receipt of your
graduation
application (available on the Graduate
College website), all
appropriate graduation dues will be charged to your Bursar's account.
The UNLV Cashier will not accept graduation fees from graduate/professional students
until these charges are posted to their account by the Graduate College.
Charges generally appear 48 hours after the Graduate College receives
the graduation application.
When will the Graduate College process my application?
The
appropriate forms must be submitted to the Graduate College before
your application for graduation will be processed. Please see the Graduate Study Timeline. It is your responsibility to ensure that all requirements leading to your degree are completed.
When will my degree be conferred?
Your degree will be
conferred at the end of the semester upon verification that all degree
program
requirements have been
met. This includes,
but is not limited to, the submission of the Advancement
to Candidacy form
for
doctoral students; comprehensive/final examination results;
and the thesis or dissertation, if required. The Graduate College
will notify
you in writing
of any degree requirements not completed.
What if my plans
change with respect to participating in commencement?
If your plans change about attending commencement from
what was indicated on the application, you must inform the Graduate
College
by the end
of April for the May ceremony or by Nov. 15 for the December
ceremony.
What if I do not meet the degree requirements for
the graduation date for which I applied?
If you do not meet the degree requirements
to graduate, you are expected to do so by the end of the next semester or
term.
You must complete
a new graduation application and pay the appropriate
fee to update your application. This fee will appear
on your
student
account.
