Graduation and Commencement Ceremony Information
| Graduation Term | Deadline for Application* |
|---|---|
| May | March 1st |
| August | August 1st ** |
| December | October 1st |
*If the graduation deadline falls on a weekend, applications will be accepted without appeal through the following Monday.
** It is assumed that August graduates will participate in the December ceremony following their graduation. If it is necessary for you to participate in a different ceremony, you will need to complete a request for Commencement Petition to Walk form and all application materials must be filed by March 1st.
In order to graduate, students must apply by completing the online Graduation Application. Students are encouraged to apply to graduate once they’ve completed 90 credits or more. A one-time non-refundable fee of $30 is applied to the student's account in SOLAR and must be paid within 10 days.
A degree evaluation will be completed and an email will be sent to the student indicating eligibility. This evaluation is not designed to serve as a contract. It is meant to provide assistance to students in planning to meet all degree requirements. It is ultimately a student’s responsibility to make certain final degree requirements are met in order to graduate. Approval of degree completion rests with the Office of the Registrar and the student's major department.
If you need to change your graduation date, please complete another Graduation Application. There is no fee for the change.
For assistance in the graduation application process, students should contact the Office of the Registrar, WYLL D189, 262-595-2283.
Commencement Ceremony Information
Commencement ceremonies honoring our graduates are held twice a year, one in December and one in May. August graduates are invited to attend December commencement activities.
Join us as we celebrate your accomplishments and success at UW-Parkside!
10:00am and 2:30pm
Saturday, May 18, 2013
DeSimone Gymnasium (SAC)
(Application Deadline: March 1, 2013)
*Students are required to arrive 1 hour prior to the ceremony for check in!! Late arrivals run the risk of missing the Commencement procession!
Fall 2013 Commencement - TBD
(Application Deadline: October 1, 2013)
Important Note: There is one commencement ceremony for Fall and Summer candidates for graduation.
Senior Send Off Days
Celebratory Information Sessions for Spring 2013 graduates!
Join us on one of these dates:
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 ~ 11:00am-1:00pm ~ Student Center Bridge
Thursday, April 11, 2013 ~ 4:00pm - 6:00pm ~ Student Center Bridge
