Mean Green Grads Soar Higher
Congrats, Class of 2024!
Congratulations, graduates!
You've done it. All the hard work, late nights and sacrifice are paying off. Soon you'll be a college graduate, ready to conquer the world with a UNT degree in hand and all of the power and knowledge that comes with it.
Distinction between Graduating and Participating in Commencement
Commencement events are the congratulatory ceremonies hosted by university officials in which students are publicly and formally recognized.
Graduation is the process of being awarded a degree after successfully completing credit hours and other degree requirements. Actual diplomas are not awarded at commencement ceremonies and participation in the ceremonies is not a guarantee of degree completion. To officially graduate from UNT, a student must apply for graduation by the posted deadline. After receipt of final grades, the student's degree audit must show the student satisfied all university, college and departmental requirements for the specific degree. A degree becomes official when it is posted to a student's transcript — typically two to three weeks after the completion of their final term — not by their participation in commencement events. A student does not have to be present at a commencement ceremony to receive their degree.
Advising is an important part of making sure you're on track to graduate and that you understand when you can expect to graduate and participate in commencement. Learn more about meeting with an advisor.
Opportunities to Celebrate your Graduation
UNT provides several opportunities where you can celebrate your accomplishments, regardless of where or how you completed your coursework.
- Attend commencement ceremonies hosted on the UNT campus by the colleges
- Watch the livestreams of the on-campus ceremonies
- Celebrate your accomplishments, share your memories and future plans with your peers
- Attend college or department specific recognition events