Information for Undergraduate Students
Apply for Graduation
Graduates must apply for graduation to participate in the ceremony.
Apply by March 6 to have your name printed in the ceremony program. Graduates who apply after the deadline will be able to walk and have their name read at their ceremony.
Graduation Announcements
Share your accomplishment with family and friends by ordering graduation announcements. You can order from any company you choose or you can order through Herff Jones when you rent regalia.
Order link will be available in early February
Cap and Gown Rental
Your years of hard work are almost over, and our cap and gown are important symbols of your achievement. You may have your regalia shipped directly to you, or pick it up on campus May 5-6. Rental orders must be placed online by 9:59 p.m. Mountain Time on Friday, April 1, 2022. Gowns and hoods must be returned following the ceremony.
Order link will be available in early February.
Regalia Rental Policies
UNC partners with Herff Jones to provide regalia rental to all graduates. Please see their policies below.
Latin Honors
Graduation with honors is determined on your cumulative grade point average, of at least 56 UNC semester hours, at the time of degree completion:
- Summa Cum Laude: 3.9 – 4.0
- Magna Cum Laude: 3.8 – 3.89
- Cum Laude: 3.7 – 3.79
If you meet the qualifications, including grades earned during your final semester, you will have Latin Honors designated on your diploma and official transcript.
