Remember: At UMGC, graduation and commencement are different. (Commencement comprises the special events hosted by UMGC, both in person and online.)
But applying for your diploma and applying for graduation are the same thing; both terms refer to the same administrative process.
You must apply for your diploma via MyUMGC by the appropriate deadline. Meeting the diploma application deadline automatically puts you on the list to be invited to Spring Grad Walk 2023.
Apply through the Graduation page in MyUMGC. Submit the form and pay the $50 graduation fee.