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On this page: Application Deadlines | Graduation Review | Commencement | Issuance of Diplomas | Noncompletion of Degree Requirements
Degrees earned in graduate programs available through UMUC Europe are awarded in August, December and May of each academic year. Commencement ceremonies in May recognize master's candidates who have earned their degrees in any of the three degree periods.
Application Deadlines
Students expecting to complete requirements for a master's degree must apply for graduation through MyUMUC and pay the $50 graduation fee
in accordance with the following schedule:| Expected Graduation December May August |
Application Deadline 1 October 15 February 15 June |
A student whose application for graduation is received after these deadlines will be considered for the next scheduled graduation. Students should expect an acknowledgement of the receipt of this application within 30 days. If no acknowledgement is received, students should notify their program director.
Graduation Review
Applicants will receive a graduation review to confirm remaining degree requirements. If the remaining requirements include incompletes to be removed, courses to be transferred from other institutions, credit by examination, or military credit, the student must ensure this work is completed and official documentation reaches the UMUC Europe, Office of Graduate Programs, Unit 29216, APO AE 09102, no later than the first day of the month in which the degree is to be awarded.
Commencement
Master’s candidates who have earned their degrees in any of the three degree periods (August, December, or May of that academic year) are eligible to march at the May commencement ceremonies. Candidates who plan to march at commencement must pay a $50 cap and gown fee, in addition to the diploma fee, and complete the commencement application. All candidates will receive commencement information from the registrar in late February. To be eligible to march, May master’s candidates must be able to demonstrate that they will complete all degree requirements by the time of the ceremony and pay the required fees.
Issuance of Diplomas
All graduates completing degrees in August, December, or May can expect to receive their diplomas by mail approximately three months after the graduation date if all financial obligations with UMUC Europe have been satisfied. If students need special verification of meeting master’s degree requirements prior to receiving the diploma, they may request a Letter of Completion from their program director.
Noncompletion of Degree
Students who do not complete degree requirements in time for the graduation date specified on their graduation application must submit a new application and another $50 graduation fee. Students will be informed of remaining degree requirements.