University of Illinois

1. Click on the link above to submit your Spring 2006 intent to graduate. See Pending Degree List information below for link availability.
2. After selecting the term and degree information, verify your program information.
3. If your program information is missing or incorrect, please enter the correct information in the text box. Note: Click on help for special instructions.
4. Submit the Intent to Graduate Information Form.

Graduation is not automatic! Students planning to graduate must list themselves on the Pending Degree List no later than the end of the third week (Fall and Spring) or second week (Summer) of the term in which graduation is sought.

Diploma Information

The student’s current name as of the last day of classes will appear on the printed diploma. If the preferred name to appear on the diploma is different from the name displayed in the top right hand corner of this page (for example, maiden name, middle initial or special characters in the name like accents, tildes, etc.), please complete the Current Student Diploma Name Change Form to request changes to your name. Note that the form must be received by the Records Office within six weeks of graduation. Questions about the name to be used on the diploma can be directed to the Records unit at 312-996-4381, M-F, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

The printed diploma will be delivered to the student’s active mailing address, unless the student has created an active diploma address, as of the last day of classes. Addresses can be updated from the Personal Information menu. Any changes to the delivery address of the diploma after the last day of classes should be reported to the Records Office at 312-996-4381, M-F, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Graduation Requirements

Information about graduation requirements may be found in the undergraduate and graduate catalogs. Consult your college, department, or relevant university office for more information regarding graduation requirements.

If you are an undergraduate, do not submit information to the Pending Degree List until you have completed 86 semester hours. A minimum of 120 semester hours is required in order to receive a baccalaureate degree.

Guidelines and Deadlines

The deadline for submission to the Pending Degree List is the end of the third week (Fall and Spring) or second week (Summer) of the term in which graduation is sought. Failure to submit your request at this time may delay the awarding of your degree.

A final review will be made following the close of the term. If you satisfactorily complete all your degree requirements, your name will be placed on the official degree list.

Information about graduation ceremonies, including cap and gown order forms, will be mailed from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.