What is Graduation?
Graduation is the process of a degree being awarded. You must apply for graduation, have a degree audit, and meet all degree requirements to graduate.
Commencement ceremonies recognize the academic achievements of graduation candidates. Participation in the ceremony does not guarantee your degree will be awarded.
| Event | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Deadline to apply for Summer 2025 Graduation | June 27, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 Graduation Application Opens | June 28, 2025 |
| Deadline to submit an Appeal to Graduate for Summer 2025 Graduation | July 7, 2025 |
| Last day to confirm name/address for diploma | August 06, 2025 |
| Deadline to resolve outstanding items for Summer 2025 Graduation | August 25, 2025 |
| Diploma mailing (Summer 2025 Graduates) | September 2025 |
Preparing for Your Final Semester at UHV
As you approach your final semester at UHV, be sure to complete these important steps to stay on track for graduation:
- Meet with Your Academic Advisor – Confirm that all degree requirements will be met by your intended graduation date.
- Submit Your Graduation Application – All graduating students must complete a graduation application, even if they do not plan to participate in the commencement ceremony.
- Verify Your Diploma Information – Log into myUHV Self-Service to ensure your Diploma Name and mailing address are correct.
- Check Your UHV Student Email Regularly – Important updates about commencement, degree awarding, and diploma distribution will be sent to your UHV student email.
Note: The final degree audit begins after final grades are posted and may take up to 4 weeks to complete.
Graduation Application
Submit Application
To apply for graduation, you need to access your myUHV Self-Service and click on Degree Progress/Graduation > Apply for Graduation.
Check Status
You can check your graduation status on your myUHV account by looking at Degree Progress/Graduation
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Appeal Form
Students who miss the deadline to apply for graduation, can submit an Appeal to Graduate Form within 10 business days after the graduation application closes.
Graduation Application Workflow
Student Applies for Graduation The student submits their graduation application through their myUHV. An application is necessary as it triggers a review of the student’s record for graduation.
Student Applies for Graduation
The student submits their graduation application through their myUHV. An application is necessary as it triggers a review of the student’s record for graduation.
Graduation Application Review by Advisor The student’s academic advisor reviews the graduation application to verify completion of all program requirements and/or any outstanding requirements.
Graduation Application Review by Advisor
The student’s academic advisor reviews the graduation application to verify completion of all program requirements and/or any outstanding requirements.
Advisor Communication with Student The advisor emails the student (copying Student Records) to outline any final graduation requirements that need to be completed.
Advisor Communication with Student
The advisor emails the student (copying Student Records) to outline any final graduation requirements that need to be completed.
Student Records Initial Review The Student Records Coordinator performs an initial review of the student’s application to confirm any outstanding requirements and updates the student’s account accordingly.
Student Records Initial Review
The Student Records Coordinator performs an initial review of the student’s application to confirm any outstanding requirements and updates the student’s account accordingly.
Term Ends The academic term concludes, marking the official end of classes and assessments.
Term Ends
The academic term concludes, marking the official end of classes and assessments.
Grades Posting/End of Term Processing Final grades are submitted and posted and End of Term processes are run.
Grades Posting/End of Term Processing
Final grades are submitted and posted and End of Term processes are run.
Final Degree Audit The Student Records Coordinator conducts a final review and awards degrees to students who have completed all graduation requirements.
Final Degree Audit
The Student Records Coordinator conducts a final review and awards degrees to students who have completed all graduation requirements.
Once a degree is awarded, each student receives an email confirmation. Students with outstanding requirements, such as missing transfer transcripts, will also be notified via email.
- These students are given a deadline to fulfill outstanding requirements.
- Weekly reminders will be sent until the deadline.
- If students do not respond to ORSR communications or complete the requirements by the deadline, their graduation application will be denied.
Graduating with Honors and Honors Cord
Undergraduate students who have completed at least 30 semester hours at UH-Victoria and achieved a grade point average in accordance with the following scale may graduate with honors:
Grade Point Average (GPA):
- 3.50–3.67 Cum laude
- 3.68–3.84 Magna cum laude
- 3.85–4.0 Summa cum laude
Note: Graduate students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher in their respective program; therefore, honor status recognition is not applicable.
Students who are receiving honors for the commencement ceremony will be notified via their UHV email. The notification will include instructions on how to pick up their honors cord.
| Spring Graduates | March |
|---|---|
| Summer/Fall Graduates | October |
Find out more about our academic honors policies in the UHV catalog.
Diplomas
- The official diploma size is 11” x 14.”
- Diplomas are ordered after all degrees for the term have been officially awarded.
- Graduates receive both a digital diploma and one complimentary paper diploma.
- Your digital diploma remains accessible indefinitely through your Parchment account and can be downloaded anytime.
- Students can expect to receive their paper diploma 60 days after final grades for the term are posted.
- Diplomas are shipped in mailers with sturdy cardboard to ensure safe delivery.
- Our diploma provider, Parchment, will email you to verify your name and mailing address. You must confirm your information within 72 hours of receiving this email to avoid delays.
- After the 72 hour confirmation period, Parchment requires up to 21 business days to print diplomas. USPS domestic shipping typically takes an additional 3–5 days.
Please keep your contact information up to date in your myUHV account to prevent any shipment delays.
Replacement Diplomas
Effective January 2024, the University of Houston-Victoria partnered with Parchment to offer an enhanced online diploma service. This secure platform allows UHV alumni to easily order digital and traditional paper diplomas through the Parchment website.
All replacement diploma requests must be submitted through Parchment's website.
Step-by-step guidance is available through Parchment's video tutorials. For additional assistance, visit the Parchment Learner Help Center.
Upon completion of your order:
- You will receive immediate access to a certified digital diploma.
- The digital diploma may be shared on social media or downloaded as a PDF for your records.
- A printed paper diploma will be mailed to the address you provided.
Fee Information
- A $30 fee plus tax applies to all replacement diplomas.
- The initial diploma issued upon graduation is provided at no cost.
Diploma Signature Policy
Replacement diplomas will display the names and signatures of the current Board of Regents Chair, Chancellor, Provost, and President. The Student Records Office is unable to issue diplomas with the signatures of previous administrators.