You must apply to graduate from the University, even if you don’t plan to attend convocation.
Students applying to graduate will be charged a $25 non-refundable, non-deferrable
graduation fee.
Refer to Part 5 - Graduation (in the UofL Calendar) for further details on Application for Graduation.
To apply, log in to the Bridge, select Graduation from the Registrar's Office and Student Services menu, and complete the required form.
| Semester of Completion |
Application Deadline* |
Outstanding Documents or Withdrawal of Application Deadline | Convocation Ceremony |
| Fall | November 1 | Last working day of December | Spring |
| Spring | March 1 | April 30* | Spring |
| Summer | August 1 | Last Monday of August | Fall |
* When the deadline date occurs on a weekend or on a Statutory or Civic Holiday, the deadline will be the next working day.
Students who may be completing degree requirements elsewhere apply via the Bridge as do all other students.
Students who do not graduate, for any reason (e.g., academic or financial), must submit another application by the appropriate deadline.