The Intent to Graduate form and two required surveys must be filled out by using myUCF Self Service > Student Center > Other Academic… > Intent to graduate – Apply.
The deadline to file your Intent to Graduate form is always the last day of classes prior to your graduating term. Although not mandatory, we do suggest that prior to filing your Intent to Graduate form that you meet with an IDS academic success coach as well as an academic success coach for any minors and/or certificates (if applicable based on program) to review your degree audit and make sure you have met all requirements for graduation.
Review this information for a detailed step-by-step breakdown on the process.
- File your Intent to Graduate (ITG) form via myUCF – once this step has been completed, your application will be in the “Applied” status and you will become eligible to enroll in either IDS 4939 Senior Seminar – General Studies Capstone [required for the Integrative General Studies major], IDS 4934 Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone [required for the Interdisciplinary Studies major], or EVR 4940 Environmental Studies Capstone [required for the Environmental Studies major] the following day.
- Schedule an appointment to meet with an IDS academic success coach to ensure that you are enrolled in your remaining course work to fulfill program and degree requirements for your major as well as an academic success coach for any minors and/or certificates (if applicable based on program). While this step is not mandatory, it is strongly recommended.
- Follow the directions on the UCF Commencement website to order your cap and gown. Indicate College of Undergraduate Studies when placing your order.
- Mid-way through your graduating semester, the application for graduation will be moved from “Applied” to “Pending” status where it will remain while awaiting final term grades to post.
- Cap and gown pick-up is typically available a week or two before Commencement. During that time period, you may also pick up your Interdisciplinary Studies/College of Undergraduate Studies graduation medallion from the IDS front desk in TCH 239.
- Students will complete their final examinations for their graduating semester and course grades will become available typically the day before or within a few days following Commencement. Degree certification begins after final course grades are posted and typically take one to two weeks to certify all degrees. Due to the intricate nature of degree certification and the volume of graduates each semester it may take several weeks to complete the degree certification process for the university. Final transcripts with the notation that the degree has been certified and conferred will be available once the Registrar’s Office has completed final certification.
- Graduates are expected to receive their diploma at the mailing address provided on the Intent to Graduate form 8-10 weeks after Commencement.
EVR 4940 – Capstone Experience in Environmental Studies is a required course for students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies and an optional elective for students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies – Environmental Studies track. It may only be taken in your graduating semester. In order to register for EVR 4940, you must have completed IDS 3150 or EVR 3008 with a “C “or higher and have filed an intent to graduate. You must file an intent to graduate 24 hours before you will be able to register for EVR 4940. You will be dropped from this course if it is determined that you will not be eligible to graduate that term.
IDS 4934 – Capstone Experience is a required course for students pursuing the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, or the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies – Diversity Studies track. It may only be taken in your graduating semester. In order to register for IDS 4934, you must have completed IDS 3933 with a “C “or higher and have filed an intent to graduate. You must file an intent to graduate 24 hours before you will be able to register for IDS 4934. You will be dropped from this course if it is determined that you will not be eligible to graduate that term.
IDS 4939 – Senior Seminar – General Studies Capstone is a required course for students pursuing the Bachelor of General Studies in Integrative General Studies. It may only be taken in your graduating semester. In order to register for IDS 4939, you must have filed an intent to graduate. You must file an intent to graduate 24 hours before you will be able to register for IDS 4939. You will be dropped from this course if it is determined that you will not be eligible to graduate that term.
In order to graduate from UCF, students must file an Intent to Graduate (ITG) application electronically via their myUCF account. Students must file their ITG the semester prior to graduation. The UCF academic calendar will list important dates and deadlines for each term: http://calendar.ucf.edu
• Students hoping to graduate in Summer semesters typically file their ITG in early March.
• Students hoping to graduate in Fall semesters typically file their ITG in late June.
• Students hoping to graduate in Spring semesters typically file their ITG in October.
In order for students to graduate, all declared major(s), minor(s), and certificate(s) must be satisfied. Students cannot have any “I” (incomplete) or “IP” (in-progress) grades on their audit. If, after reviewing your intent to graduate, it is determined that you are not meeting your graduation requirements, your intent to graduate will be denied. If you are pursuing a Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies or Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies – TranGRaSS Track, you must drop IDS 4934 (IDS Capstone). If you are pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, you must drop IDS 4893 (Env Stds Capstone). These courses may only be taken your graduating semester.
The Registrar’s Office coordinates the Commencement program and ceremony. Additional information may be found on the Commencement website.