Grad Checklist
Class of December 2026 Checklist
- Confirm eligibility. Eligibility to participate in the December 2026 University Commencement ceremony is limited to students who will graduate in the December 2026 semester.
- Apply for degree and complete requirements. To participate in Commencement activities in December 2026, candidates must apply for their degree and meet the requirements associated with their graduation status. The deadline to apply for a degree is November 1, 2026.
- Email the Office of the Registrar at registrar@uky.edu for any questions regarding your degree or graduation eligibility status.
- Attend Grad Salute. Graduate candidates are encouraged to attend Grad Salute on October 20th and 21st at the Gatton Student Center for assistance with all your graduation needs.
- Register for Commencement. Once candidates apply for their degree, they will be eligible to register to participate in the Commencement ceremonies. Registration will open in October, at which point graduates who have applied for their degree will receive an email from commencement@uky.edu with details on completing registration through Tassel. Subsequent emails will be sent to students who apply for their degree from October through November 1. The deadline to register for commencement will be November 13th.
- Order academic regalia for Commencement activities. More details on placing orders for attire will be available on the Cap and Gown page. Orders can be placed either online until November 13th, or in-person at the UK Bookstore. Please contact the UK Bookstore for all regalia-related questions or assistance with orders.
- Celebrate! December 2026 Commencement ceremonies will take place on Friday, December 18th at Rupp Arena at the Central Bank Center! The ceremony will also be live-streamed and available on the Commencement website the morning of the ceremony. The full ceremony schedule will be published as soon as it becomes available.