Graduation
Apply to graduate
Congratulations on reaching the final stage of your academic journey!
To ensure a smooth graduation process, please carefully review the steps below.
Preparing to graduate
As you prepare to graduate, you’ll need to confirm the following:
Eligibility
- Review the degree requirements for your program
- Review your academic progress to ensure you have completed all courses and earned the necessary credits to fulfill your program requirements
- You must successfully pass all terms to be eligible for graduation
- For further clarification regarding academic progress and program requirements, please contact the Associate Dean or Academic Advisor of your program
Personal information
- Ensure your legal name, address, and personal information are correctly updated on your student profile
- If changes are required, please update this through the Self-Service Portal
- For more support, please follow this guide
Applying to graduate
If you are in your final term and expect to graduate, you’ll want to complete the following steps to graduate.
Confirm your intention to graduate
- You must confirm your intention to graduate, even if you are not planning to attend the convocation ceremony.
- The Office of the Registrar will contact eligible students with further instructions and timelines regarding confirming their intention to graduate.
Confirmation and review of submission
- After submitting your graduation application form, you will receive a confirmation email verifying that your application has been received.
- The Office of the Registrar will proceed with the review of graduation eligibility, including a degree audit to ensure you have received all required credits according to your program.
Clear outstanding balances
- To receive a diploma, all outstanding balances and conditions must be cleared
- Review your latest statements and account balance by visiting the Self-Service Portal for more information
- If you have questions or concerns with your account, email StudentAccounts@unfc.ca
Next steps
Be sure to regularly check your email for updates from the Office of the Registrar, including information about the convocation ceremony such as dates, location, guest information, and gown rentals. Additional information will be shared with students who have been confirmed as eligible to graduate.
Additional support
Guide for graduating international students
Everything you need to know to prepare for graduation as an international student is found in this guide.
Career information for graduating students
Get career-ready ahead of graduation with this helpful guide for students.
Request official transcript
After graduation, you may need to request an official, complete transcript for employment, immigration, or further studies. Official transcripts include your final grades and confirmation of graduation. Requests can be submitted through the Student Request form.
Please note: There is a fee for ordering an official, complete transcript.
Unofficial transcripts are available at no cost and can be accessed through the Self-Service Portal.
Confirmation of Graduation Letter
All students who successfully meet graduation requirements will be eligible to receive a Confirmation of Graduation Letter. This letter serves as official proof that you have completed your program and are eligible to graduate.
It can be used for employment, immigration, or other verification purposes.
Requests for this letter can be submitted through the Student Request form.
