Graduation Workshops Frequently Asked Questions

Short answer- No. However, several university offices have come together to help you better prepare for graduation and avoid encountering obstacles as you approach the finish line. We highly encourage you to sign up for a session right away to attend. Remember, these sessions first come, first serve and fill quickly due to seating capacity. We apologize in advance for the limited seating.

• U Central/Office of the Registrar- Applying for Graduation & Commencement Info
• Student Activities- Want to be a Bell Ringer?
• Degree Audit Systems Support- DegreeWorks Tips and What to Look For!
• Financial Aid- Paying Back Student Loans
• Academic Advising Center- Academic Advising Appointments for Graduating Seniors!
• Campus Stores- Have You Purchased Your Cap & Gown?
• Graduation Help Desk- Barriers to Degree Completion and Graduation Emergencies!
• Parking Services- Do you have a pending citation?
• Career Center- The Job Market: What's Next After You Graduate?
• Continuing Education & Language Programs- Upskilling and Reskilling
• Writing Center- Services Available for Prospective Grads
• Graduate College- Considering a Masters, Doctoral, or Professional Degree?
• Alumni Relations- Staying Connected and Networking!

All eligible seniors who have applied or are eligible to apply to graduate in Fall 2025 have been sent an invitation to their UTRGV emails. Since capacity is limited, students graduating in Spring 2026 and beyond will be able to attend a future Countdown to Graduation Workshop.

If you have a class that conflicts with the Countdown to Graduation Workshop you would like to select, the system will not allow you to sign up for it. Please select a Countdown to Graduation Workshop during a timeframe where you do not have a set class time.

Unfortunately, the room has a participant capacity, so there are only so many spots available. We apologize for the inconvenience.

You may go back and edit your previously selected time! If you are unable to edit, please go ahead and cancel the one you signed up for. Afterward, select a new session. The system will NOT allow you to be registered for two Countdown to Graduation Workshops simultaneously.

Ask your friend to check the “junk” box in their UTRGV email as the invitation could be in there! If it is not, your friend may not have a “Sought Record” generated yet (which makes one eligible to apply for graduation). For questions related to the Sought Records, please email Registrar@utrgv.edu and provide your student ID so that they may look into it.

No, we will host these sessions again during the spring for Spring 2026 prospective graduates.

All seniors should have received a “Personal Availability Link” or PAL from their academic advisor. If you need an academic advising appointment, please search “PAL” in your UTRGV email inbox. If you have trouble finding it, please reach out to the Academic Advising Center at 956-665-7120.

If you have not done so yet, you must apply for graduation by DEADLINE DATE, to prompt your degree audit! Please follow these steps in the link below:

Apply for Graduation Today, Pay $50 Fee Later! 

Step by Step Instructions with screenshots are included here:

Apply For Graduation (Step by Step and Screenshots)!

Please fill out this form and email it to certification@utrgv.edu or drop it off at U Central: 

Transfer/Change of Graduation Date Form

For special accommodation or additional inquiries, please reach out to us at countdown@utrgv.edu. For accessibility accommodations, please contact Student Accessibility Services, at ability@utrgv.edu

We invite you to also visit the graduation homepage https://www.utrgv.edu/graduation for additional resources and graduation guidance about: 

Graduation Deadline 2025-2026   

Commencement Info (Keep an eye out for the updated Fall 2025 info).