Graduation

This is an collection of Answers to Frequently Asked Questions for the UC Davis Math Dept.

• Can I participate in the commencement ceremonies even if I have not completed all my degree requirements?
• How can I obtain certification that I have completed my degree requirements if I need it for employment or graduate school?
• How do I apply for graduation?
• How do I get a degree check?
• How do I know if I can graduate?
• Where do I find information about commencement participation?
• Will I receive notification of my graduation status after I have filed for graduation?

You must complete at least 160 units by the end of Winter quarter to be eligible to participate in the Spring quarter commencement ceremony and 150 units after Fall quarter to attend the Fall quarter ceremony. View the L&S Commencement page.

You can request a Letter of Certification from the Office of the Registrar once you have filed for graduation. The Letter of Certification can be provided only after all requirements and coursework are complete and grades reported. This form is also available at the Registrar's website.

To officially graduate from the University and receive your diploma, you must file on the Office of the Registrar's website. Filing to participate in the Commencement ceremony is not the same as filing to graduate.

A degree check is sent by the L&S advising office toward the end of each Fall quarter to students who have completed 125 units. You may also request for a degree check online through the L&S website.

You must contact your major adviser and then go to the L&S advising office to request a degree check. The degree check will indicate if you still have requirements remaining. You should also check the registrar's office website, which lists the filing deadlines for graduation.

Please visit the Letters & Science Commencment website or the Commencement Handbook.

The College of Letters & Science is unable to notify each candidate of their status due to the large number of degree candidates. They will normally notify only those candidates they cannot certify because degree requirements have not been met. If you receive this kind of notification, please contact the College immediately.