Spring 2026 Commencement
UM's Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 in the Adams Center.
The FCFC graduates will be featured in the Afternoon Ceremony. Doors will open at 1:00 with the ceremony expected to begin at 2:00, which will run for approximately 2 hours.
For more information about the ceremony (including details on where and when to line up, guest info, how to RSVP, and the ordering of regalia and photos) can be found on UM's Spring 2026 Commencement page. The deadline to order regalia is Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Congratulations on nearing the completion of your degree program!
Below are the deadlines and fees for filing graduation paperwork for both graduate and undergraduate students along with links to the electronic applications and other graduation resources.
If you have any questions or need assistance completing your graduation application:
- Undergrads
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Shonna Trowbridge: Environmental Science & Sustainability (ESS) and Geography (GEOG)
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Charlie McPherson: Forestry (FOR) and Geosciences (GEOS)
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Kylie Crist: Parks, Tourism & Recreation Management (PTRM) and Wildlife Biology (WBIO) last names P-Z
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Chenoa Harrington: Advising for Environmental Studies (EVST) and Wildlife Biology (WBIO) last names A-O: 406-243-5272; Forestry Bldg. room 203
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- Grads
- Wendy Maltonic: Fish and Wildlife Biology (FWB), Forest and Conservation Sciences (FCS), Forestry (FOR), Geography (GEOG), Parks, Tourism & Recreation Management (PTRC), Resource Conservation (RSCN), Systems Ecology (SYEC) and Wildlife Biology (WBIO)
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Morgan Husband: Environmental Studies (EVST) and Geosciences (GEOS)
Undergraduate
Students must apply to graduate in order to earn a degree or certificate and receive an invitation to the commencement ceremony. Best practice is to submit an application one semester in advance to allow time for the department and the Registrar's Office to check for any problems while there is still time to correct them.
Undergraduate students complete their graduation applications electronically through GrizPortal. After logging in, find the "Student Self-Service" card, click the link and then select "Apply to Graduate."
Students should use Degree Works to monitor their degree progress and remaining requirements. Before submitting a graduation application, be sure to check that the major curricula is correctly listed. If the displayed curriculum is inaccurate, please email your advisor and graduation@umontana.edu with your updated curriculum request. If you’re applying for multiple credentials, a separate application is required for each one.
There is a $45 graduation fee (plus a $15 late fee during the late period) for each degree/certificate graduation application. The fee is applied to student accounts in GrizPortal once the application has been processed.
Undergrad Electronic Grad App Instructions
Please visit the page for all directions and deadlines.
Graduate
Graduate students complete the graduation application through GrizPortal. After logging in, find the "Student Self-Service" card, click the link and then select "Apply to Graduate."
Refer to the Grad School's How To Guide for a detailed walkthrough on submitting your graduation application. Once the application is submitted, the Graduate School will review and notify the student's department of any missing graduation requirements.
Graduation Application Deadlines:
- Fall Graduation - First Monday in October
- Spring Graduation - First Monday in February
- Summer Graduation - First Monday in March
- Graduation Fee: $50
Late applications will only be permitted with a department-approved petition and (if accepted) will be charged a $25 fee. An additional $25 fee will be added to move your graduation application to a subsequent semester. *Note: Applications are only good for up to one year after the original submission deadline.
Please visit the UM Graduate School page for more specific information on formatting guidelines, graduation deadlines and requirements.