Graduation Checklist for Graduate Students

Here's a handy checklist of things you need to know and do before leaving IUP.

Congratulations, and best wishes for success in all your upcoming endeavors!

IUP Graduate Commencement Checklist

• Access MyIUP

  • Apply for Graduation
    If you are listed as a confidential student, your name will not appear in the Graduate Commencement Program unless you notify the School of Graduate Studies and Research at grad-student-graduation@iup.edu. 

  • Complete the Commencement Line-up Card if you are attending the in-person Graduate University Commencement Ceremony.

  • Review Degree Works with your advisor in your college.

• Available for Purchase from the Co-op Store:

  • Caps and gowns

    • Custom regalia for doctoral students should be ordered by Friday, March 8, for best chance of delivery before May 3.

  • Alumni merchandise

  • Diploma frames

    Here are additional options not stocked at the store

  • Announcements

  • Rings

• Diploma Information
  

  • Apply for graduation, if you haven't already.

    • Students can verify their graduation information (correct spelling of diploma name, diploma mailing address, and major and/or minor)

• Confirm degree requirements again with advisor.

• Clear financial obligations with the Office of Student Billing.

• Diploma will be mailed two to six weeks after last term of attendance.

• Transcripts can be ordered through the National Student Clearinghouse (visit the Registrar's Office).

  • To ensure your degree is included on the transcript, check "hold for degree" on the paper transcript request form. The transcript will be sent as soon as the degree is awarded.

  • If your degree is not needed on the transcript, order using any of the four options provided on the website.

Do You Have a Loan?

If you have a Federal Stafford loan, it is important for you to go to the StudentAid.gov website and complete the exit counseling session. You may also contact the Financial Aid office at 724-357-2218.

Your IUP Email Account

Your IUP email account will become inactive 60 days after graduation. As an IUP graduate, however, you may enjoy a free alumni email account—IUP Live Mail—from the Alumni Relations Office.

Learn more at IUP Live Mail Account Setup. If you have any questions, please contact Alumni Relations at alumni-relations@iup.edu.