The last day to apply for a May 2026 graduation is Friday January 23, 2026. To apply, use the online application in MyRED by clicking on the Academics tab. The Doctoral Hooding Participation form (also in MyRED) is due at the same time.
This form is a requirement for ALL graduate students (Doctoral, EDS, Masters & Certificate students who plan to graduate in the May 2026 even if they do not plan to participate in the ceremony.
Learn more about your Steps to Completion to stay informed on deadlines and important dates as you progress through your graduate program here.
More details at: https://graduate.unl.edu/academics/program-steps/