Congratulations on your upcoming graduation!
To help ensure a smooth transition after graduation, please review the checklist below:
Before Graduation
1. Diploma Ordering
- Order your diploma through the Registrar's Office.
- Update your address.
2. Avoid a Diploma Hold
- Resolve your account 10 days before the end of the quarter to avoid a diploma hold. A diploma hold will remain until you resolve the balance.*
*You will still be able to walk at graduation regardless of your hold status. The University of Chicago offers various payment plans after you graduate.
3. Review Your Student Account
- Log in to your student account and review any outstanding balances
- Pay any past-due balance or make arrangements to resolve your account before graduation.
- Outstanding balances may result in holds that can delay services, such as receiving your diploma.
4. Verify Your Contact Information
- Update your personal email address, mailing address, and phone number in the student system.
- This information is important for diploma delivery and future university communications, including your 1098-T.
After Graduation
1. Diploma Reception
The Registrar's Office awards degrees and issues diplomas. Be sure to:
- Watch your university email for graduation and diploma updates.
- Verify your mailing address if your diploma will be mailed.
- Allow processing time after degrees are officially conferred before diplomas are issued.
2. Student Account
- Continue monitoring your student account after graduation.
- If a balance remains, make payment arrangements promptly to avoid collection activity or additional holds.
3. Repaying student loans
- Review your loan servicer information.
- Know when your grace period ends.
- Explore repayment plans that fit your financial situation.
- Keep your contact information current with your loan servicer.
4. Update Your Email Address
- Update your contact information with employers, lenders, and other important organizations so you continue receiving critical communications.
Congratulations on your achievement! We wish you continued success in your next chapter.