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.
| Important Event | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Deadline to apply for Fall Graduation and have your name appear in the commencement program | March 14, 2024 |
| Deadline to apply Spring 2025 Graduation | March 14, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 Graduation Application Opens | March 15, 2025 |
| Deadline to submit an Appeal to Graduate for Spring 2025 Graduation | March 28, 2025 |
| Last day to confirm name/address for diploma (Spring 2025 Graduates) | May 16, 2025 |
| Deadline to resolve outstanding items for Spring 2025 Graduation | June 13, 2025 |
| Diploma mailing begins (Spring 2025 Graduates) | July 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 | End of March |
|---|---|
| Summer/Fall Graduates | End of October |
Find out more about our academic honors policies in the UHV catalog.
Diplomas
- The current diploma size is 11” x 14.”
- Diplomas are ordered once all degrees for the term are awarded.
- Students can anticipate receiving their diploma in 60 days after final grades post are posted.
- Diplomas will be sent in a mailer with cardboard.
- Parchment, the diploma provider, will send email notifications to verify your name and mailing address.
- You will have 72 hours after receiving the email to confirm your name and mailing address.
- Parchment processing time for printing diplomas is 7-21 business days. USPS domestic delivery is typically an additional 3-5 days.
- It's important to keep contact information updated in myUHV to prevent delays in the shipment process.
- Students will receive a digital and one free paper diploma upon graduation.
- You will never lose access to your digital diploma. You can always download it from your Parchment account.
Replacement Diplomas
Beginning in January 2024, The University of Houston-Victoria introduced an online diploma service in collaboration with Parchment. This enhanced service allows UHV alumni to conveniently order digital and traditional paper diplomas through Parchment's website.
- All replacement diplomas must be ordered online via Parchment's website.
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View Parchment's helpful video tutorials for their diploma services.
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- There is a $30 fee for all replacement diplomas, excluding the initial diploma sent upon graduation.
- Once your order is completed, you will receive immediate access to a digital diploma, which can be shared on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X, or download a PDF copy for your records. The paper diploma will be mailed to you.
Visit Parchment's Learner Help Center if you need assistance with their website.
Please note that the names and signatures on replacement diplomas will reflect the current Board of Regents Chair, Chancellor, Provost, and President. The Student Records Office cannot issue diplomas with signatures of the former administration.