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After Commencement

  • Return your regalia
    In the week following commencement, you can use the shipping label provided in your initial shipment or create a shipping label to return your rental gowns and hoods to Herff Jones at no cost. You may keep your cap and tassel. Graduates who do not return their regalia will be assessed a replacement fee by Herff Jones. 

    For questions about regalia returns or purchasing, contact Herff Jones at salesrep2@hjcollegefl.com or by phone at 1-800-837-4235.
  • Update your mailing address
    Diplomas are sent approximately 5-7 weeks after commencement to your mailing address on-file and include the exact conferral date posted on the UNF Academic Calendar. All graduates should verify their mailing addresses on-file with UNF. 

    Follow these steps to view and update your address: 
    • Log into your myWings portal.
    • Choose "Student" on side menu
    • Select "Student Resources", and then "Banner Self-Service".
    • Click on "Personal Information".
    • Choose "Graduation Application".
    • Click on "Update Address(es) and Phone(s)".
  • Check myWings for holds

    Holds on Diplomas and Transcripts 

    Holds on your account can prevent you from receiving your diploma and/or official transcripts. Some holds may not be placed or released immediately, so check your myWings often. Take immediate steps as outlined in myWings to clear any holds you may see. 

    How to check for holds in myWings: 
    • Log into your myWings portal.
    • Choose "Student" on side menu
    • Select "Records" 
    • Under "Academic Records" click "Holds"

    Financial Holds 

    All financial obligations must be satisfied before diplomas can be released. This includes student loan exit counseling requirements. Pursuant to Florida Statute 1009.25, no individual borrower who has been determined to be in default in making legally required student loan repayments shall be furnished with his or her student records, including a diploma, until such time as the loan is paid in full or the default status has been removed. 

    Contact Student Financial Services 

    Graduation Survey Holds

    The UNF Graduation Survey asks exiting students to share information about their experiences at UNF, their first destinations after graduating including career outcomes and continuing education plans, and experiential learning activities they completed while at UNF.

    The survey is administered to graduating undergraduate and graduate students during their graduating semester at UNF. All graduating students are invited to take the survey via the Graduation Application in MyWings. After the Graduation Application closes each term, non-respondents who have applied to graduate, but who have not yet completed the survey receive email invitations with a survey link up until five weeks post-graduation.


    Loan Exit Counseling Holds 

    You will be required to complete Exit Counseling if you have borrowed a Federal Direct Loan at any time and if you...
    • completely withdraw from a term ("W" grades for all classes)
    • unofficially withdraw from a term (any combination of "Withdraw", "F", "Incomplete" or "Not Reported" grades for all classes)
    • enroll less than half-time in a term (less than six degree-applicable credit hours)
    • graduate
    • withdraw or drop below half-time enrollment
    • do not enroll in a term
    Exit Counseling is mandatory and provides important information you need to prepare to repay your federal student loans. Failure to complete Exit Counseling may prevent the disbursement of future term financial aid and/or release of transcripts and diplomas.

    Contact One-Stop Student Services


  • Ordering official transcripts
    Degrees are posted to official transcripts after final graduation certification approximately 5-7 weeks after commencement. You will receive an email congratulating you on earning your degree when final graduation certification is complete. At that time, your degree will be added on your official UNF transcript.

    When ordering your official transcript, select the option to request that the processing of your order be held until after degrees post, rather than immediately. Please visit the Transcript Requests webpage for more information on how to order official transcripts. 


    How to order an official transcript in myWings: 
    • Log in to myWings
    • Select Student under the left "My Resources" menu
      • If you are on a mobile device, please select the Student tile
    • Select the "Order Transcripts" button

    Note on Financial Holds: All financial obligations must be satisfied before transcripts can be released. This includes student loan exit counseling requirements. Pursuant to Florida Statute 1009.25, no individual borrower who has been determined to be in default in making legally required student loan repayments shall be furnished with his or her student records, including a diploma, until such time as the loan is paid in full or the default status has been removed.
  • Ceremony photos and video
    Flash Photography and StageClip provide professional photography and videography services for commencement. Proofs will be mailed and emailed to each graduate within 10 days of the ceremony.

  • Career Services
    UNF's Career Services has a variety of resources for new graduates to put their degrees to use in a new career that's right for them. Graduates can call 904-620-2955 to schedule a consultation.
  • UNF Alumni Association
    Stay in touch with the Office of Alumni Engagement for information on events, discounts on insurance and on-campus services, and travel and networking opportunities. 

  • Osprey Plaza Pavers
    The Osprey Plaza Paver Project was launched in 2008 to create a way for students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends of the University of North Florida to leave a lifelong legacy. Osprey Plaza is the breezeway between the east and west buildings of the Student Union, which houses the many offices and services integral to student life on campus.

    Click Here to Order Yours Today!

  • General information

    Diplomas will be digitally available after grade processing and final graduation certification. Diplomas are then mailed to your mailing address on file with UNF. 

    • Sizes: Baccalaureate diplomas are 8.5" x 11" and Master/Doctoral diplomas are 11" x 14".

    • Financial Holds: All financial obligations must be satisfied before diplomas can be released. This includes student loan exit counseling requirements. Pursuant to Florida Statute 1009.25, no individual borrower who has been determined to be in default in making legally required student loan repayments shall be furnished with his or her student records, including a diploma, until such time as the loan is paid in full or the default status has been removed.

    • Delivery: Diplomas are mailed to the mailing address on-file with One-Stop Student Services. If you anticipate an address change, please notify One-Stop as soon as possible.

    • Changing your address and/or name: For your convenience, can be submitted in-person at One-Stop Student Services or to Records and Registration via email or fax - see contact information below. Note: Address and name changes cannot be accepted by telephone. Name changes will only be accepted with appropriate documentation as indicated on the form.

    • Duplicate diplomas: Graduates can request duplicate copies of their diplomas via mail for $10. Mail a completed request form with a check or money order and a copy of your photo ID to the address at the bottom of this page. 

       Diploma Request Form
      (PDF)                          Apostille Request Form
      (PDF)       

    • Send documents or inquiries to:
    Registrar and Student Success Operations (RSSO)
    RE: [Your Name/Organization]
    1 UNF Drive
    Jacksonville, FL 32224
    (904) 620-2414 FAX
  • What will be printed on my diploma?
    The University of North Florida diploma will have the graduate's name, degree, degree type, conferral date, and major only.  The conferral date listed on the diploma will be the scheduled commencement date, or in the event commencement must be rescheduled, the conferral date will be the last day of finals, per the UNF Academic Calendar.  

    Diplomas will also reflect special honors for baccalaureate candidates such as Latin Honors, University Honors, or Honors in the Major. 

    Minors and major concentrations are not recognized on diplomas.  If this information needs to be verified for official use, graduates can order an official transcript.