# Aggie One Stop

**Source**: https://aggie.tamu.edu/graduation/graduation-clearance
**Parent**: https://aggie.tamu.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships/international-student-scholarships

# Graduation Clearance

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Grades for all degree candidates are due from instructors as stated on the [Academic Calendar](https://registrar.tamu.edu/academic-calendar). The final degree evaluation process will be conducted the first business day after the day degree candidate grades are due. Once completed,results of this process are available in Howdy.\
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If a student clears and the degree(s) is awarded, a conferral date for the degree(s) will be posted on the student’s Academic Record and Unofficial Transcript or in Howdy via the **Graduation Application and Status Check** card. Per [Student Rule 14.5](https://student-rules.tamu.edu/rule14/) degree candidates that do not clear the initial process have until **5:00 p.m.** the **first Friday of the following term** to clear all requirements for the degree to be awarded. Candidates not cleared by this date must reapply for graduation in a future term and pay the diploma fee again.

## [Spring 2026](#a-spring2026-e4fGS9)

Grades for all degree candidates are due at **6:00 p.m.** on **Wednesday, May 6, 2026**. The final degree evaluation process will be conducted on the morning of **Thursday, May 7, 2026**. Degree candidates can check their graduation status through Howdy using the **Graduation Application and Status Check** shortly after **2:00 p.m.****\**\
 If a degree has been awarded, the **Degree Status** field on the **Graduation Application and Status Check** will display **Degree Conferred**, indicating the student has officially graduated. Students can also confirm their graduation status by reviewing the **Credential Awarded** section of their unofficial transcript in Howdy. If a **Conferral Date** is listed, the degree has been awarded.\
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Undergraduate and professional students with questions about their graduation status should contact their academic advisor. Graduate students should contact the Graduate and Professional School at [grad@tamu.edu](mailto:grad@tamu.edu).**\**\
The results of the final degree evaluation process on**Thursday, May 7, 2026** will have no impact on a student’s ability to attend a Spring 2026 commencement ceremony. All that is required to attend the ceremony is an active Spring2026 graduation application for the student’s respective degree program(s).\
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Degree candidates not clearing for graduation on **Thursday, May 7, 2026** will have until **5:00 p.m.**on **Friday, May 29, 2026** to clear all degree requirements. Candidates not cleared by this date will not be awarded a **Spring****2026** degree and will need to reapply for graduation in a future term and pay the diploma fee again.

## [Financial Obligations](#a-financialobligations-KuuaM1)

In addition to diplomas being withheld for candidates who do not pass the final degree audit, diplomas are also withheld from graduates who have failed to settle all financial obligations with the University in accordance with University and State rules. Students may review their account balance online to determine if there are any unsettled obligations that may prevent receiving their diplomas.

## [Diploma Shipment Information](#a-diplomashipmentinformation-7Rpmhy)

Diplomas for all Professional, Doctoral, Master’s, and Bachelor’s students will be mailed upon verification of completion of all degree requirements. Additionally, physical certificates are mailed to students that submit certificate graduation applications and complete all program requirements. These documents will be mailed to the address the degree candidate provided on their application for graduation.\
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Diploma and Certificate mailing addresses cannot be updated by students in Howdy. Instead, students should email Degree Audit ([degree-audit@tamu.edu](mailto:degree-audit@tamu.edu)) to have these addresses updated. Once a document ships for an awarded degree or certificate, graduates will receive an email with tracking information through their Texas A&M email account.\
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**The deadline for Spring 2026 degree candidates to update their diploma/certificate mailing address is 5 p.m. on May 6, 2026.**\
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Spring 2026 Diplomas and Certificates will ship based on the schedule found on the [Diploma Information](https://aggie.tamu.edu/graduation/diploma-information) page. Questions regarding diploma and certificate shipment should be directed to Degree Audit at [degree-audit@tamu.edu](mailto:degree-audit@tamu.edu).

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### [Diploma Information](https://aggie.tamu.edu/graduation/diploma-information)

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Has your diploma become lost or damaged? Visit the [Duplicate Diploma](https://aggie.tamu.edu/registration-and-records/transcripts-and-diplomas/duplicate-diplomas) page for more information.

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### [Order Transcripts](https://aggie.tamu.edu/registration-and-records/transcripts-and-diplomas/order-transcripts)

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Need to order copies of your transcript? Visit the [Order Transcripts page](https://aggie.tamu.edu/registration-and-records/transcripts-and-diplomas/order-transcripts) for more information.

##### Graduation Clearance

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