Graduating from UNH requires applying to graduate and registering for commencement-two separate steps with important information to follow.
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Commencement (Ceremony in May)
The annual UNH commencement ceremony takes place in May. Students must be within 8 credits of completing degree requirements to participate in commencement. If not within 8 credits, students may petition home college dean for permission to participate.
For honor cords, cap and gown orders, tickets, diploma covers, and to register for the commencement ceremony contact University Ceremonies and Events. Diploma covers are not a replacement for graduate student’s official degree.
Graduation (Degree Conferral/Certification)
The Office of the Registrar processes student's application to graduate and certifies completion of degree requirements. The degree conferral is the actual posting of a student’s degree to the transcript and is the university’s official seal of approval for graduation.
Students who have not completed all academic obligations and filed an intent to graduate will not receive a degree, regardless of walking in the commencement ceremony. Incomplete grades in the final semester will prevent graduation.
Graduation Degree Conferral Dates
The University of New Hampshire offers three dates for students to graduate. Students applying for graduation degree conferral in May can also request to participate in the commencement ceremony.
- May (date corresponds with the Commencement Ceremony)
- September 1 (no ceremony)
- December 31 (no ceremony)
Graduation Application Deadlines
Students must complete coursework and receive grades by the selected graduation application date. Incomplete grades in the final semester will prevent graduation.
Graduation Key Dates & Upcoming Deadlines
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October 24th, 2025
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October 27th, 2025
Webcat Instructions
Apply to Graduate
- Log in to Webcat
- Select 'Student Records'
- Select 'Graduation'
- Select 'Apply to Graduate'
- Select appropriate term from 'Curriculum Term Selection' page and ‘Click Submit’ (E.g. if applying to graduate in April 2025, select Spring 2025.)
- Select ‘Eligible Program’ from the ‘Curriculum Selection’ page based on chosen term (If program is not displayed, return to previous screen and verify selected term is correct)
- Select the degree to file application for and ‘Click Continue’
- Select the expected ‘Term/Date’ to graduate from the ‘Graduation Date Selection' page
- Review name as it will appear on diploma, mailing address and all information for accuracy
View Application After Filing
- Log in to Webcat
- Select 'Student Records'
- Select 'Graduation'
- Select 'View Application to Graduate'
Change Anticipated Date
After 'Applying to Graduate' in Webcat the anticipated date of graduation cannot be changed. Student's should contact the Registrar's Office at registrar.records@unh.edu if the anticipated date of graduation needs to be changed.
