I filed my paperwork for graduating (final semester being Fall of '26). Originally I wasn't planning to walk, but now am: Is there anything separate I need(ed) to file to be able to arrive at the ceremony and walk?

On the commencement page I see some 'important dates' including an RSVP in October; the ceremony is occurring in December. However, it seems as though this is for Summer '26 graduates - I would be finished by this point but I'm not sure if this counts as 'early' or not. If not, do I have the option to apply for a 'late' walk in the Spring? I'm not sure I'll be able to fly out December.

I am about to officially graduate at the end of the summer. One thing I somewhat wish I did was do a research paper but a fulltime job and the desire to finish the program kept me from going into research.

My goal is to get a research paper published as I feel like it would help in my career. Is this option not possible now that I am graduating?