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Graduation

Congratulations, you made it!

Graduation 

Certification

Certification is the process through which UT actually awards your degree. If you do not complete this process, you are not considered a graduate of McCombs & UT Austin. Your audit must be at 100% before we can certify your degree, but as long as you plan on being at 100% by the end of the current semester, you can apply for certification.

    • Spring 2025 Graduation Application Dates:  January 30, 2025-March 25, 2025
    • Application link for students currently enrolled at UT Austin:  Graduation Toolkit 
    • Application information for students NOT currently enrolled at UT Austin: In Absentia  (this link is intended for students who wish to apply for their degree while not currently enrolled at UT. It is not for students who are looking to RSVP for the commencement ceremony).
    • Questions? Visit our Graduation Frequently Asked Questions page for additional Information

If you encounter any issues while submitting your graduation application, please email bbacertification@mccombs.utexas.edu for assistance. 

 

Important Deadlines for Spring 2025 Degree Certification

  • Final exams for University Extension self-paced courses should be taken by TBD (date pending University certification schedule).
  • Transcripts from other institutions must be received and courses posted to your UT records by TBD. 
  • Credit by exam courses must be claimed by TBD.

 

If a requirement is shown as lacking, but the necessary course will be posted to your UT records by the end of the spring semester, please still apply to graduate.  The application decision will be listed as "Denied" until the requirement is fulfilled and your audit shows 100%. Students will still be allowed to walk in the appropriate Commencement Ceremony.

 

If you do not submit your graduation application for spring 2025, or if you apply but do not officially graduate, you will need to submit a new application for the semester in which you plan to graduate.

 

Commencement

Commencement is the graduation ceremony and is separate from applying to graduate. Click here for more information about Commencement held in the spring. The McCombs School of Business does not hold a school commencement ceremony during the summer or fall semesters.

 

Contact Information

For any questions regarding the graduation application/ certification of your BBA degree, please contact BBACertification@mccombs.utexas.edu

 

For any questions regarding participation in the commencement ceremony or about ceremony details, please contact Commencement@mccombs.utexas.edu

Tuition Rebate & B-On-Time Loan Forgiveness

If you meet the requirements, you may also be eligible for a tuition rebate. We also have information on B-On-Time Loan Forgiveness. Please refer to the appropriate tab below for more information.

Tuition Rebate

Tuition Rebate Program

A graduating senior who is a Texas resident may be eligible for a $1,000 tuition rebate upon graduation if they meet eligibility requirements set by the State of Texas.

The tuition rebate is for undergraduates only. Given the unique nature of the iMPA program and the strict requirements of the tuition rebate program, it is very unlikely that iMPA students will qualify for a tuition rebate.

Application Directions

To apply for the Tuition Rebate, print and scan the completed application into your computer as a PDF and email it to TuitionRebate@mccombs.utexas.edu. Save your email because it will serve as your receipt. Do not fax or drop off the paper application to us. We will only accept scanned applications attached to your email. 

Required Form: Tuition Rebate Application

Deadline: Tuition Rebate Application forms are due by 5:00 p.m. (Austin time) the business day before the official date of graduation. For Spring 2025 graduates, the deadline is Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

B-On-Time

B-On-Time Loan Forgiveness Program

Description: The Texas B-On-Time Loan program provides low or no-interest loans to eligible Texas students. These loans can be forgiven upon graduation if certain conditions are met.  Only students who have a B-On-Time loan obtained through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board are eligible to submit a B-On-Time Loan Forgiveness Application.


Required Form: B-On-Time Loan Forgiveness Eligibility Confirmation Form

Priority Deadline: before the last class day of your graduation semester. Once you graduate, we will begin processing your form, which may take several weeks. Forms should be scanned and saved as a PDF; then attached to an email to TuitionRebate@mccombs.utexas.edu