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Graduate
You've tracked your progress in DegreeWorks, and you've nearly completed all the requirements for your degree. You're ready to apply to graduate.
For issues with courses or degree programs not showing in DegreeWorks as expected,
see Degree Progress.
Commencement
Looking for information about the commencement ceremony?
Apply to Graduate
To be eligible for graduation at the end of a given semester, a student must be formally admitted to the degree or certificate program and submit an application for graduation through UAOnline.
- Apply to graduate through your UAOnline account.
- Graduation application deadlines are in Registration Dates and Deadlines calendars.
- Catalog policy on Graduation governs this process.
- Students with a directory hold on their account will be removed from the commencement ceremony program prior to printing and will not be included in any other commencement-related publications.
- Step-by-Step Directions to Apply to Graduate
- Login to UAOnline.
- Click on "Students Services & Account Information."
- Click on "Student Records."
- Select "Apply to Graduate."
- Select the degree program from which you wish to graduate and click "Continue."
- Select the semester in which you intend to graduate from the drop down menu and click "Continue."
- Click "Submit Request."
- You will receive a degree audit email from Degree Services (uaa.degrees@alaska.edu) within 3-5 business days.
You may view the status of existing applications for graduation in UAOnline. From the Student Services & Account Information tab, choose Student Records, Apply to Graduate and View Application to Graduate.
See the university catalog for information and policies related to your application for graduation.
Graduate with Honors
To be eligible to graduate with honors, associate and baccalaureate degree-seeking students must earn a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 or higher in all college work attempted at or transferred to UAA. Graduate students are not eligible for university honors.
Standing | GPA Requirement |
Cum Laude | 3.50 to 3.79 |
Magna Cum Laude | 3.80 to 3.99 |
Summa Cum Laude | 4.00 |
Read more about graduating with honors in the UAA Catalog.
Please note: The GPA on your transcript and in DegreeWorks is not your final GPA for honors.
Diplomas
Diplomas are available for pick up at the Enrollment Services Center check-in counter
during normal business hours. Please have a valid government issue picture ID or your Wolfcard with you.
Students must satisfy all unpaid student account balances through the UAA Office of the Bursar before their diploma will be released.
The name on your diploma will be the official name on file with the University at the time of printing. Diplomas are printed with first name, middle initial, last name. UAA will print full middle and maiden names upon request. Requests to print alternate versions of first names will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Inquiries may be sent to uaa.degrees@alaska.edu.
Concentrations and minors will not be printed on the diploma. Minors are printed on the official transcript. Students earning a baccalaureate or master's degree may see their concentrations printed on their official transcript. If you and your advisor do not know if your concentration qualifies to appear on your official transcript per university policy, please contact uaa.degrees@alaska.edu.
At the end of one year, any unclaimed/returned diplomas will be shredded. If you believe that your diploma has been shredded, please contact uaa.degrees@alaska.edu for further instruction.
Replacement Diploma
Graduates wishing to order a replacement diploma for a change of name must submit a Change of Personal Information along with documentation.
A Change Form is typically processed within seven business days. An Application for
Replacement Diploma will be processed within five business days or after the Change
Form has been processed, if applicable.
All replacement diplomas will be printed with current University President, Chancellor,
and Chair of the Board of Regents signatures and will have the words, "Replacement
Diploma issued (date)" printed under the university seal.
Degree Verifications
Agencies or employers requesting verification of a student's degree should request this information directly through the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) DegreeVerify service.
National Student Clearinghouse
2300 Dulles Station Boulevard, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
Apostille Diplomas
Should any country requiring a diploma or official transcript require an apostille, we can certify and notarize your diploma or official transcript and forward it to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Alaska for processing.