Spring 2026 Commencement
UM's Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 in the Adams Center.
The FCFC graduates will be featured in the Afternoon Ceremony. Doors will open at 1:00 with the ceremony expected to begin at 2:00, which will run for approximately 2 hours.
Formore information about the ceremony (including details on where and when to line up, guest info, how to RSVP, and the ordering of regalia and photos) can be found on UM's Spring 2026 Commencement page. The deadline to order regalia will be posted soon.
Congratulations on nearing the completion of your degree program! Below are the deadlines and fees for filing graduation paperwork for both graduate and undergraduate students along with links to the electronic applications and other graduation resources.
If you have any questions or need assistance completing your graduation application, please visit the FCFC Student Services Office in FOR 204.
Undergraduate
Graduation Application Deadlines:
- Fall Graduation - Last Friday in April
- Spring Graduation - Second Friday in November
- Summer Graduation - Last Friday in February
- Graduation Fee: $45
Late applications will be accepted until the following dates with a $15 late fee:
- Fall Graduation - First Monday in October*
- Spring Graduation - First Monday in February*
- Summer Graduation - First Monday in June*
*Graduation applications submitted after this date will be deferred to the following semester.
Bachelor's Graduation Application
Please visit the Office of the Registrar's Graduation Information page for additional forms and information.
Graduate
Graduation Application Deadlines:
- Fall Graduation - First Monday in October
- Spring Graduation - First Monday in February
- Summer Graduation - First Monday in March
- Graduation Fee: $50
Late applications will be charged a $25 fee. An additional $25 fee will be added to move your graduation application to a subsequent semester. *Note: Applications are only good for up to one year after the original submission deadline.
Master's/PhD Graduation Application
Please visit the UM Graduate School page for more specific information on formatting guidelines, graduation deadlines and requirements.