Graduation In Absentia

Important Note:

Do not submit an in absentia graduation request if you are currently enrolled in any regular University day classes. You must be pursuing a degree in the College of Liberal Arts to apply.

Step 1: Degree Audit

• 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. If you are currently enrolled in a University Extension online course, final exams must be taken by March 8 to guarantee posting by the April 1 deadline. 
• 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.

Step 2: Financial/Non-Financial Bars

• 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.

Step 3: Submitting Your Request

• If you meet the above requirements, you are eligible to submit an Graduation in Absentia Application Request. 
• The application for summer 2013 will be available at 10am on Thursday, June 6.

Step 4: Confirmation

• 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 $75 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.