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 to graduate at the Student Records counter of the Office of the Registrar, WYLL D189 or by completing the online Graduation Application Form (PDF) and submitting it to the Office of the Registrar. Students are encouraged to apply to graduate once they’ve completed 84 credits or more. A one-time non-refundable fee of $30 is required. A degree evaluation will be completed and a letter sent to the student after applying. This evaluation will reflect outstanding degree requirements, including courses still needed to complete general education, major, minor or certificate programs. This evaluation, however, 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 plan to change your graduation date from your original graduation application date, please complete the Change of Graduation Information(PDF) form.
You may fax completed forms to 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.
Spring 2012 Commencement - Saturday, May 12, 2012 (Application Deadline: March 1, 2012)
Important Note: There are two commencement ceremonies for Spring candidates for graduation.
Bachelor of Science and Masters Degree Graduates 10:00am Ceremony* DeSimone Gymnasium (SAC)
Bachelor of Arts Graduates 2:30pm Ceremony* DeSimone Gymnasium (SAC)
*Students are required to arrive 1 hour prior to the ceremony for check in!! Late arrivals run the risk of missing the Commencement procession!
Read the SPRING 2012 COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION BULLETIN for additional information.
Join us as we celebrate your accomplishments and success at UW-P!
Senior Send Off Days
Celebratory Information Sessions for SPRING 2012 graduates!
Join us on one of these dates:
Wednesday, April 11th ~ 11:00am-1:00pm ~ Student Center Bridge
Thursday, April 12th ~ 4:00pm - 6:00pm ~ Student Center Bridge
Fall 2012 Commencement - Sunday, December 16, 2012 (Application Deadline: October 1, 2012)
Important Note: There is one commencement ceremony for Fall and Summer candidates for graduation.
Time: 1:00pm Location: DeSimone Gymnasium (SAC)
Stay tuned Fall graduates! Additional information will be posted in September 2012.
