Graduation and Commencement

Graduation

The following items need attention before graduation:

The Application for Graduation

Complete the Application for Graduation when eligible.  The application will appear in PASS as a Task. Students will be assigned an Application for Graduation after earning the following credits:

  • Associate Degree Students – 30 credits earned
  • Bachelors Degree Students – 80 credits earned
  • Masters Degree Students – 21 credits earned

Degree Assessment Fee

Students are charged a $75 degree assessment fee. This fee is not associated with the completion of a degree and it is automatically billed in the semester after a student has earned the following credits:

  • Associate Degree Students – 42 credits earned
  • Bachelors Degree Students – 90 credits earned
  • Masters Degree Students – 21 credits earned

Commencement

Students who complete the requirements for master’s degrees are invited to attend at the next spring or fall commencement program. Degrees are not conferred until after graduation when grades are posted and final graduation check has been performed. Commencement information can be found at https://www.uwplatt.edu/commencement.