Apply for Graduation

Graduation Process for Associate Degree Candidates

Application

  • Students must ensure their expected graduation term is set to the correct term in which they plan to graduate through their E-Hive account in “Student Center” – “Graduation” link.
  • Students are expected to apply for graduation in the semester prior to their final semester at UWS. For example, May graduates would apply in the prior fall semester, and December graduates would apply in the prior spring semester. Students who are in their final semester and still need to apply for graduation should contact registrar@uwsuper.edu.
  • Apply electronically via E-Hive in “Student Center” >”Graduation” link. (students will receive an automated electronic notification telling them that they have successfully submitted their application.)

Confirmation of Graduation Status

  • Once the graduation application has been submitted, students will receive an email from the Registrar’s Office confirming that they are eligible to graduate.
  • All course work must be completed, and all grades that apply toward a degree must be received in the Registrar’s Office within four weeks after the end of a student’s last term of attendance. If this deadline is not met, the student’s name will be removed from the term’s graduation list, and the student will be required to reapply for graduation.

Regalia

  • Cap and gown must be worn by all graduates participating in commencement.
  • Purchase regalia through ‘Jacket Book & Supply.
  • Students who received a gold tassel during orientation induction may choose to wear this tassel instead of purchasing a black one from the bookstore.

Announcements

  • Non-personal, generic announcements can be purchased at ‘Jacket Book & Supply.
  • Personalized announcements and other graduation items can be purchased through Herff-Jones.

Graduation Process for Bachelor Degree Candidates

Application

  • Students must ensure their expected graduation term is set to the correct term in which they plan to graduate through their E-Hive account in “Student Center” > “Graduation” link.
  • Spring/Summer graduation application period opens on September 4 and closes on December 22.
  • Fall graduation application period opens on January 22 and closes on May 15.
  • Applications received after the deadline could result in students not being permitted to graduate until the following term.
  • Apply electronically via E-Hive in “Student Center” >”Graduation” link. (Students will receive an automated electronic notification telling them that they have successfully submitted their application.)

Confirmation of Graduation Status

  • Once the graduation application has been submitted, students will receive an email from the Registrar’s Office confirming they are eligible to graduate.
  • All course work must be completed, and all grades that apply toward a degree must be received in the Registrar’s Office within four weeks after the end of a student’s last term of attendance. If this deadline is not met, the student’s name will be removed from the term’s graduation list, and the student will be required to reapply for graduation.

Graduation Honors Cord

  • Students who have earned a cumulative GPA (which includes ALL transfer coursework):
    • of at least 3.85 are awarded Summa Cum Laude honors and walk with a gold/black/white cord
    • between a 3.849 to 3.60 are awarded Magna Cum Laude honors and walk with a gold cord
    • between a 3.599 to 3.4 are awarded Cum Laude honors and walk with a silver cord
  • Students may pick up honor cords from the Registrar’s Office in Old Main 139 from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning two weeks prior to the commencement ceremony OR on the day of commencement at the Registrar’s check-in table

Regalia

  • Cap and gown must be worn by all graduates participating in commencement.
  • Purchase regalia through ‘Jacket Book & Supply.
  • Students who received a gold tassel during orientation induction may choose to wear this tassel instead of purchasing a black one from the bookstore.

Announcements

  • Personalized announcements and other graduation items can be purchased through Herff-Jones.
  • Non-personal, generic announcements can be purchased at ‘Jacket Book & Supply.

Graduation Process for Graduate Degree Candidates (Masters and Specialists)

Application

  • Students must ensure their expected graduation term is set to the correct term in which they plan to graduate through your E-Hive account in “Student Center” – “Graduation” link.
  • Spring/Summer graduation application period opens on September 4 and closes on December 22.
  • Fall graduation application period opens on January 22 and closes on May 15.
  • Applications received after the deadline date might be held and the student will not be permitted to graduate until the following term.
  • Apply electronically in your E-Hive account in “Student Center” – “Graduation” link. (You will receive an automated electronic notification telling you that you have successfully submitted your application.)

Confirmation of Graduation Status

  • An email from the Graduate Studies Office (gradstudy@uwsuper.edu) will arrive in your university email account confirming that you are eligible to graduate shortly after you apply for graduation.
  • All course work must be completed, and all grades that apply toward a degree must be received in the Registrar’s Office within four weeks after the end of a student’s last term of attendance. If this deadline is not met, the student’s name will be removed from the term’s graduation list, and the student will be required to reapply for graduation.

Regalia

  • Cap, tassel, hood, and gown must be worn by all graduates participating in commencement.
  • Purchase regalia through ‘Jacket Book & Supply.

Announcements

  • Non-personal, generic announcements can be purchased at ‘Jacket Book & Supply
  • Personalized announcements and other graduation items can be purchased through Herff-Jones