The Fall Commencement Ceremony held in December is intended for students completing their degree requirements in the fall semester. The Spring Commencement Ceremonies held in May are intended for students completing their degree requirements during the current spring or upcoming summer semester.
There are NO summer commencement ceremonies at the University of Miami. Summer graduates should walk in the spring ceremony in May prior to degree completion, and apply to graduate via CaneLink during the spring semester.
*IMPORTANT: Those who miss the deadline WILL NOT be allowed to participate in the current commencement ceremonies, and will have to participate in the following commencement ceremonies.
CaneLink Application for Graduation and Participation Registration Form Deadlines
Students should apply to graduate via CaneLink during the appropriate semester, regardless of intent to participate in the commencement ceremony to verify important information regarding graduation and diplomas. CaneLink can only be used during the semester of your are eligible to complete your degree.
Students who wish to participate in a commencement ceremony that does not correspond with their actual graduation date should complete the participant registration form.
CaneID is required to complete the participant registration form.
If you need clarification on when to apply, review the chart below and/or contact your academic advisor: Fall On time! Complete CaneLink graduation application in September/October, select "fall," and click YES for commencement participation. Fall I need to wait! Complete CaneLink graduation application in September/October, select "fall," and click NO for commencement participation. Come back and sign up for the spring commencement participation during the application period in February/March with the participant registration form. Spring On time! Complete CaneLink graduation application in February/March, select "spring," and click YES for commencement participation. Spring I need to wait! Complete CaneLink graduation application in February/March, select "spring," and click NO for commencement participation. Come back and sign up for the fall commencement participation during the applicaion period in September/October with the participant registration form. Summer On time! (before degree completion) Complete CaneLink graduation application in February/March, select "summer," and click YES for commencement participation. Summer I need to wait! Complete CaneLink graduation application in February/March, select "summer," and click NO for commencement participation. Come back and sign up for the fall commencement participation during the application period in September/October with the participant registration form.Which Application Form Should I Complete?
When do you complete your degree?
When do you want to participate in commencement?
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Walk in the fall commencement held in December
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Walk later in the spring commencement held in May
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Walk in the spring commencement held in May
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Walk later in the fall commencement held in December
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Walk in the spring commencement held in May
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Walk later in Fall Commencement held in December
Additional Information
Students must apply online via CaneLink to participate in the ceremony. If you have any questions regarding eligibility, contact your school/college advisor. *IMPORTANT: Those who miss the graduation application deadline WILL NOT be allowed to participate in the current commencement ceremonies, and will have to participate in the following commencement ceremonies.
Students Graduating and Walking at Commencement This SemesterAttendance and Eligibility
When applying to graduate on CaneLink, carefully review the details of your application. Please ensure all information is correct and complete before submitting your application. After completing the CaneLink application, students will receive information for ordering cap and gown.Graduation Application
During the application process, students will select and verify the following information:
Diplomas are issued post-graduation by the Office of the Registrar. The final awarding of degrees and honors is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the appropriate requirements by each candidate. For more information on diplomas, click here.
Once a student graduates from the University of Miami, they are considered an alum and no longer have aceess to CaneLink. The Office of Commencement does not have student records or alumni contact information, therefore graduates must complete the participant registration form on their own by the application deadline. *IMPORTANT: Those who miss the application deadline WILL NOT be allowed to participate in the current commencement ceremonies, and will have to participate in the following commencement ceremonies.
Students Walking at Commencement Before/After Graduation DateAttendance and Participation
The participant registration form is used to confirm a student's participation and to reserve guest tickets. Completing the form will also indicate your degree information and give you access to order regalia. After completing the manual participation registration application, students will receive information for ordering cap and gown.Manual Particiaption Registration Application
During the application process, participants will select and verify the following information:
The listing of a student's name in the printed program in no way implies or ensures his or her graduation or the award of honors. Completing this form does NOT guarantee inclusion in the commencement program book nor your final graduation. Graduation is dependent upon the successful completion of degree requirements. The fall commencement program will only list the names of the summer and fall graduates. If you completed or anticipate to earn a degree in another semester your name will NOT be included in the book, but your name will be called and displayed on stage.
