Graduate Information

Application for Graduation

Applications for Graduation are only accepted at the following times for specific ceremonies:

December Completer - applications are accepted only from August 2 to November 1 (Convocation in Spring)

Spring Convocation - applications are accepted only from November 2 until March 1.

Fall Convocation - applications are accepted only from March 2 to August 1 (Program requirements completed by August 31)

To apply for graduation:

  • Log into the Bridge
  • Select "Student"
  • Select "Apply to Graduate"
  • Select your last graded term of attendance
  • Select your curriculum
  • Select Graduation Date*
  • Confirm your full-legal name
  • Submit your request

You must apply to graduate via the Bridge during your final term, while still enrolled in courses. There is no fee to apply, and an application is required even if you do not plan to attend your Convocation ceremony.

*Please note: If you graduate in the Spring, your graduation date may not match the date of your Convocation ceremony. Please visit ulethbridge.ca/convocation and review the order of conferral to find your Convocation ceremony date and time.

Outstanding Accounts

If your account is not paid in full, you will not be permitted to graduate and your transcript will be withheld. This includes tuition, library fines and housing charges (including telecom charges). Please contact the Cash Office for information about outstanding accounts:

  • Cash Office: 403-329-2469
Graduation Approval Status

How to check:

  • Go to the Bridge and click "Students"
  • Near the top, in "Registration & Academic Essentials", click "View Graduation Application"
  • Select the correct Graduation Application (if applicable)
  • Review the status of your application (typically located near the top in the right)
  • These are the potential statuses:
    • Active Application
    • Graduation Approved
    • Graduation Requirement Not Met
    • Inactive Application

When to check (after completing the application):

  • If you are finishing your classes in the Fall semester, please check the status of your application approximately two days before February 1.
  • If you are finishing your classes in the Winter or Summer semesters, please check the status of your application approximately two weeks before your convocation ceremony.