Graduation

The following items need attention before graduation:

The Application for Graduation

Prior to the start of the final semester, degree candidates must complete the Application for Graduation.  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

Commencement ceremonies are held in May and December.  Tickets for guests may be required.  August degree candidates may participate in the May ceremony.  Degrees are not conferred until after commencement when grades are posted and final graduation clearance is completed. Commencement regalia should be ordered in March for the May ceremony or October for the December ceremony to avoid late fees.  Students who have not applied for graduation prior to the final semester (or by the regalia deadline for August candidates) will not be printed in the program.  Commencement information can be found at https://www.uwplatt.edu/commencement.