Spring 2025 Commencement
The W.A. Franke College of Forestry & Conservation would like to invite you to a reception by the High Wheels (on the north side of the Forestry Building) directly following the morning Commencement Ceremony (around 11:30am). This is a great opportunity to mingle with faculty and staff. Light refreshments will be provided for you and your guests.
UM's Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 in the Adams Center. Students in the FCFC will be recognized in the morning ceremony which starts promptly at 9:00am.
Information about the Main UM Ceremony (including details on where and when to line up, guest info, how to RSVP, and the ordering of regalia) can be found on UM's Spring 2025 Commencement page. The deadline to order regalia is Tuesday, April 8.
Congratulations on nearing the completion of your degree program! Below are the deadlines and fees for filing graduation paperwork for both graduate and undergraduate students along with links to the electronic applications and other graduation resources.
If you have any questions or need assistance completing your graduation application, please visit the FCFC Student Services Office in FOR 204.
Undergraduate
Graduation Application Deadlines:
- Fall Graduation - Last Friday in April
- Spring Graduation - Second Friday in November
- Summer Graduation - Last Friday in February
- Graduation Fee: $45
Late applications will be accepted until the following dates with a $15 late fee:
- Fall Graduation - First Monday in October*
- Spring Graduation - First Monday in February*
- Summer Graduation - First Monday in June*
*Graduation applications submitted after this date will be deferred to the following semester.
Bachelor's Graduation Application
Please visit the page for additional forms and information.
Graduate
Graduation Application Deadlines:
- Fall Graduation - First Monday in October
- Spring Graduation - First Monday in February
- Summer Graduation - First Monday in March
- Graduation Fee: $50
Late applications will be charged a $25 fee. An additional $25 fee will be added to move your graduation application to a subsequent semester. *Note: Applications are only good for up to one year after the original submission deadline.
Master's/PhD Graduation Application
Please visit the UM Graduate School page for more specific information on formatting guidelines, graduation deadlines and requirements.