Graduation Resources for Graduate Students

• You are required to submit a Degree Eligibility Form to your advisor by the deadline included in your most recent enrollment reminder emails. This date varies depending on which semester you are graduating.


• Your advisor will get the remaining signatures/approvals required and send your form to the graduate school for final processing.  


• Helpful tips for completing your Degree Eligibility Form: 
  • Use your unofficial transcript to review your coursework and complete the form. You can find your unofficial transcript in Spire by clicking on the Academics tile, under "Transcript Request" 
  • Complete Sections A, B, and C on form. We accept e-signatures on Section C 
  • Anticipated Degree Dates:
    • Fall and Winter graduates will have an anticipated degree date in February 
    • Spring graduates will have an anticipated degree date in May
    • Summer graduates will have an anticipated degree date in September  
  • If you were exempt from Foundations, you do NOT need to list them. List only classes that were taken (this does not apply to all programs) 
  • Please list all classes in the order taken 
  • Leave grades blank for classes in progress or to be taken 
  • Be sure to receive a confirmation receipt by our office 


• Please make sure to check that your Diploma name and address is correct. This may be different than your name and address listed in Spire so use the following instructions to confirm/update:  
  • Login to Spire. Click on Academics > Graduation > Diploma Preferences. Update name, if necessary, to the name you wish to appear on the diploma and your current address.  


• Ensure you do not have any holds on your account. Holds will prevent or your degree will not be conferred on time. 

Additional questions about your degree? 

Visit your programs FAQ page for more information!

On Campus MBA FAQs

Online & Hybrid MBA FAQs

MSBA FAQs

MSA FAQs

MF FAQs

Online MBA students, please share your career goals and Isenberg program experience with us.

MSBA, MF and MSA students, please share your career goals and Isenberg program experience with us.

Below are some answers to frequently asked questions from students who have just completed their degree: 

• Official Transcripts will not be available right after you complete your coursework. You will know that your transcript is finalized when you see “Degree Conferred” at the end of your transcript. If you completed a focus, you will see it with the Degree Conferred. 


• Your confer date will be posted to your transcript in the weeks following your semester's confer date. Confer dates for each semester are February for fall and winter graduates, May for spring graduates, and September for summer graduates.  


• Diplomas will be mailed two to three months after your degree has been conferred, to the Diploma Address listed on SPIRE at the time of mailing. 


• Your UMass email is viable up to six months after graduation. 


• You will always have access to your SPIRE account. You’ll be able to request your official transcripts online and/or change your contact information. Do make sure your address is updated so the current year's W2’s will reach you.


• Stay connected!

Isenberg Graduate Programs Reception

Thursday, May 16, 2024
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 
Location: Isenberg School of Management, Learning Commons
RSVP required
*Space is limited and registration will close when we reach capacity.

We invite graduates of the Summer '23, Fall '23, Winter '24 and Spring '24 semesters to join us for cocktail reception with food and beverages provided while you mingle with your peers, faculty, and staff prior to the formal graduation ceremony. Graduates and two guests are free of charge and we kindly request business attire. We look forward to welcoming you on Thursday, May 16th in the Isenberg Learning Commons. 

Please Note: This event is open only to graduates of the Summer '23, Fall '23, Winter '24 and Spring '24 semesters.

UMass Amherst Graduate Commencement Ceremony

Friday, May 17, 2024
Location: McGuirk Stadium

Find more information regarding the university commencement events here.

Additional information:

• There is only one commencement event hosted by UMass Amherst each May.
• Lodging near UMass at graduation time books up far in advance. If you plan to attend graduation events, please book your lodging as soon as possible.  
• If your family is traveling internationally to attend graduation, please visit the International Programs Office webpage for more information.