All degree requirements must be completed or in progress before beginning the in absentia graduation process. For coursework in progress, verification of enrollment must be uploaded with the application. If transfer coursework was already completed, contact the Office of Admissions at 512-475-7399 to request credits be posted to your academic record.
View and clear any registration bars before submitting your in absentia request.
Submit the in absentia request here.
Once a Student Division advisor reviews the request and confirms eligibility (allow one week for processing), you will receive the in absentia registration form by email. Complete and return the in absentia registration form within one week after receipt.
You will receive a confirmation email from our office when your in absentia registration form has been received. You will receive a second email once your application has reached final approval. Please allow at least two weeks for processing.
Once completed, you can review your graduation application status here.
Final exams for University Extension self-paced courses should be taken by April 23.
Transcripts from other institutions must be received by May 21.
Please contact la-certification@utlists.utexas.edu if you have any issues with the online graduation application.
Are you eligible for a tuition rebate? Find out.
*The deadline was extended until May 7. However, only students who applied to graduate by April 5, 2021 are eligible to attend the planned University-wide Commencement in DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. Students who apply after April 5 are still invited to participate in the COLA Moment of Recognition. See the Commencement page for further details.
