Graduation Tips

Visit the Diploma Distribution page for additional information on receiving your diploma.

Check and/or update your diploma name — Your diploma will be printed with the full legal name listed on your ConnectCarolina account, unless you take action to update your diploma name. You confirmed or updated your diploma name during the “Apply for Graduation” process; please check again, especially if you requested a change. Visit the Diploma Name FAQ page for additional details. Remember: you have until the posted deadline to update your diploma name. Once your diploma is printed, if you wish to have a to have new diploma printed with a different name, you’ll be responsible for ordering a replacement diploma and the covering the related fees. Visit the Replacement diploma FAQ page for additional details.
Check your address – It is your responsibility to ensure that your home address is correct, as this is where your diploma will be sent. Remember: diplomas will not be forwarded by the Post Office.
Check your Student Center for holds – Certain holds, if not resolved prior to graduation, may prevent the release of your diploma. Click on each hold for information on its impact and, if necessary, follow any included instructions for resolving while you still have access to your ConnectCarolina account.

Correspondence Courses

If you are taking a correspondence course to fulfill your last requirements:

Let the instructor know that you plan to graduate at the end of the semester.
Make sure all work is completed by 4 weeks prior to graduation.
Arrange to take the final exam by the last day of exams. Begin this process at least 3 weeks prior to graduation.

Temporary Grades

Remember that temporary grades (IN, AB, and SP) take time to be changed to permanent grades. It is recommended to take care of temporary grades well before graduation.

Have questions about graduation?

Send an email to the records team at mygraduation@unc.edu.

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Office of the University Registrar

Hours for phone and email support: Monday thru Friday 9am until 4pm.
Hours for in person appointments: Monday thru Friday 10am until 4pm by appointment only.

The Office of the University Registrar is part of the Division of Enrollment.

Contact:

Office of the University Registrar
UNC-Chapel Hill Suite 3100,
SASB North
CB# 2100
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-2100

Phone: (919) 962-3954
Fax: 919-962-0504