Graduation and Commencement FAQs
Graduation
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Yes, all guests require a ticket for commencement. This includes babies and small children, even if they will sit on adult laps. We invite you to consider utilizing our overflow room (which does not require tickets) so children can move freely around. Graduating students are provided 4 guest tickets, though a waitlist will be available for additional tickets.
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Best Western-Bridgeview Hotel offers discounted rates to UW-Superior parents and families as well as alumni. The University Rewards Club offers the following rates:
Please call the Best Western-Bridgeview Hotel for special parent and alumni rates. Ask about the University Rewards Program for special savings - if you sign up for our club card, the 7th night is free! NOTE: Free night not valid during special events and graduation weekend.
For other hotels in the area visit the Superior Douglas County Chamber of Commerce website.
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Complete graduation and commencement information is available on the Graduation/Commencement page or email gradstudy@uwsuper.edu.
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Diplomas are ordered after the degrees have been posted, and it takes 6-8 weeks for the diplomas to get to campus before being mailed to the students. All indebtedness to the university must be cleared before a diploma and official transcripts will be released. The transcript, not the diploma, is proof of an earned degree.
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Students expecting to graduate at the end of the term should apply for graduation no later than the date specified in the academic calendar. Applications are submitted via E-Hive. Under "Academics" in the Student Center is a "Graduation" link where graduation applications are submitted. The $25 fee is paid to the Cashier's Office.
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Degree honors eligibility is calculated using both resident GPA and transfer GPA. A student must earn the minimum GPA at each of the levels
of distinction: degree, major, second major or minor.Commencement honor cords will be given to students who participate in the Commencement Ceremony based on the student's cumulative GPA (including transfer GPA plus UW-Superior GPA) based on the prior semester's cumulative GPA.
Honors posted on official transcripts will be based on the student's final cumulative GPA (including transfer GPA plus UW-Superior GPA) after all grades have been posted.
Honors cord categories are as follows:
- Summa Cum Laude 3.85 to 4.00 GPA (black, yellow, and white cords)
- Magna Cum Laude 3.60 to 3.849 GPA (yellow cords)
- Cum Laude 3.40 to 3.599 GPA (silver cords)
NOTE: Degree honors and honors cords are only available for bachelor degree candidates.
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Complete the certificate application and return it to the Registrar's Office. Applications can be found at the Registrars office and online.
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'Jacket Book and Supply has a wide variety of diploma frames available. You can stop in to the store at the Yellowjacket Union or find them online.
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Caps, gowns, and graduate candidate hoods may be purchased at the 'Jacket Book and Supply. Regalia must be worn by all students walking in the commencement ceremony.
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All diplomas are sent via U.S. Mail to the address indicated on your graduation application 4-6 weeks after the commencement ceremony in May or December. In the commencement ceremony, candidates for degree receive the diploma cover and also receive the actual diploma in U.S. Mail.
This does not apply to summer candidates. Summer diplomas are sent out via U.S. Mail 4-6 weeks after the last day of summer classes.
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The graduation fee is now the senior fee and is assessed on student bills once senior status has been achieved. There are no additional fees for graduation. The fee pays for the processing and printing of the degree and transcripts and other expenses related to graduation and commencement.
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Yes. At the commencement ceremony, we have a section reserved for any individual who has a disability or needs special assistance. That individual and one attendant can sit with them in this section.
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Candidates for bachelor degrees can pick up their honors cords at the Registrar's Office in Old Main 139 beginning 4 weeks prior to commencement. Athletic cords can be picked up in the Athletic Office in the MWC.
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For commencement, parking near Wessman Arena, Superior Senior High School, and adjoining city streets is available.
There is no fee for parking.
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Yes, GradImages provides professional photography services during commencement. The photographers take 3 candid shots of each graduating student and emails a notification to the student at the email address they provide to GradImages on the day of commencement.
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Yes, you can view commencement via streaming video provided by ifan.tv.
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Undergraduate Candidates:
You may wear the yellow tassel you received at the New Student Induction Ceremony during your first year at UW-Superior or you can wear a black tassel purchased from the 'Jacket Book and Supply.
Graduate Candidates:
The graduate candidates tassels match the Master's Degree color that is on their hoods and are purchased with your regalia from 'Jacket Book and Supply.
Tuition and Bills
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All students who have attained 84 credits or more will be assessed a senior processing fee of $50. The fee covers the cost of the diploma and expenses of the commencement ceremony. All students must pay the fee whether or not they participate in the ceremony.