Eligibility and Criteria

Students will be able to RSVP in MyUI if:

  • They have submitted a degree application for the current session or one session after the current session.
  • The RSVP is open.

RSVP Timelines

  • Fall ceremonies: RSVP opens in September
  • Spring ceremonies: RSVP opens in February

RSVPs are not accepted after the published deadline.

Questions About Eligibility?

If your degree has been conferred or you plan to apply in a future session, contact your collegiate coordinator about eligibility.

I Want to Participate Early

Early participation means attending a commencement ceremony before all your degree requirements are completed. Not all colleges allow early participation. 

RSVP Process for Early Participation

You will be able to RSVP in MyUI if:

  • You have an active degree application on file for the current session or one session after.
  • The RSVP is open.
  • Your college holds a ceremony during the session you wish to attend.

My College Does Not Have a Fall Ceremony

Fall graduates whose college does not hold a fall ceremony may attend the spring ceremony.

Examples of Early and Late Participation

  • Early Participation: You applied for a summer degree but plan to attend the spring ceremony.
  • Late Participation: You applied for a spring degree but plan to attend the fall ceremony.

I Want to Participate Late

Late participation means attending a commencement ceremony after your degree has been conferred. Not all colleges allow late participation.

RSVP Process for Late Participation 

You will be able to RSVP in MyUI if:

  • Your degree was conferred within the last year.
  • The RSVP is open.
  • Your college holds a ceremony during the session you wish to attend.

Unable to RSVP?

If you are having issues with the RSVP in MyUI, please contact the commencement team or your collegiate coordinator.