Graduation In Absentia

Important Note:

Do not submit an in absentia graduation request if you are currently enrolled in any regular University day classes.

• All degree requirements must be completed and posted to a student's University of Texas at Austin academic record before the student can begin the in absentia graduation process.
• Create a degree audit using the Interactive Degree Audit (IDA) to determine if your academic record is clear.
• Continue to Step 2 if your audit is clear. If not, then contact the Liberal Arts Student Division at (512) 471-4271.

• All bars must be cleared before you submit your in absentia request. View and clear your financial and/or non-financial bars.
• Continue to Step 3 if your bars are clear.  If not, then click on the link above to clear your bars.

• If you have completed Steps 1 and 2 then you may submit your request.
• Complete an in absentia application request by the graduation deadline of the current semester. Late applications are not accepted.
• The deadline to submit your request is April 2, 2012 by 5PM.

• An advisor in the College of Liberal Arts Student Division will receive your in absentia application request. If you successfully complete Steps 1 and 2, the advisor will send an email with the appropriate forms, required fees, and instructions. The in absentia registration fee is $25. An additional $60 readmission fee will be charged for students who have not been enrolled at the University for a long semester.
• Return completed form(s) to the College of Liberal Arts Student Division.  You will receive a confirmation email from Student Accounts Receivable with payment information.