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Graduation Workshops Frequently Asked Questions

Is the virtual Senior Countdown Mandatory?

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 are first-come-first and fill quickly due to Zoom capacity. We apologize in advance for the limited spots.

Who will be presenting at Senior Countdown and what will they be talking about?

  • U Central/Office of the Registrar- Applying for Graduation & Commencement Information
  • 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!
  • University Bookstore- 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?
  • Graduate College- Considering a Graduate Program (Masters and Professional Degrees)?
  • Alumni Relations- Staying Connected and Networking!

How do I attend the virtual Senior Countdown Graduation Workshop?

All eligible seniors who have applied or are eligible to apply to graduate in Spring 2022 and Summer 2022, have been sent the Zoom links to their UTRGV emails. Since capacity is limited, students graduating in Fall 2022 and beyond will be able to attend a future Senior Countdown Graduation Workshop. 

The link is not allowing me to sign up for the session I want. What do I do?

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

The sessions are full/I can no longer see them! What can I do?

Unfortunately Zoom has a participant capacity, so there are only so many spots available. If you are not able to attend, there will be a video available afterwards posted on https://utrgv.edu/graduation.

I selected a Senior Countdown time and now need to change it. How do I sign up for a different date/time?

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 Senior Countdown sessions simultaneously.

I know someone who did not receive an invitation to register for Senior Countdown but is graduating this semester. What do they do? Asking for a friend.

Ask your friend to check the “clutter” 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

I am not graduating until Fall 2022 or later. Do I need to attend?

We will host these again during Fall 2022 for Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 prospective graduates; however, if you are graduating in Fall 2022 it will help to learn this information sooner rather than later.

I do not know whether I am on track to graduate or not and need a one-on-one academic advising appointment. What do I do?

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.

How do I apply for Graduation?

If you have not done so yet, you must apply for graduation by March 1, 2022 (new priority deadline) 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)!

What if I have already applied for graduation, but need to change my graduation date?

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

What if I need Special Accommodations or have a question or concern not addressed here?

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

Question not answered?

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

  • Graduation Deadlines 2021-22
  • Commencement Info (Keep an eye out for the updated Spring 2022 info)
  • Additional Commencement FAQs (i.e., Tickets, Ceremony, etc.)



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