Application, Requirements & Policies for Graduation 

Graduation marks an important milestone for recognizing your academic achievement.
Graduates are encouraged to take part of commencement and to share their accomplishment with family and friends.
Congratulations on all your hard work!

To make the process go smoothly, review the information below. Be sure to follow all instructions.

GENERAL GRADUATION INFORMATION 

Graduation Policies and Requirements are outlined in the Academic Catalog. 

All students must apply to graduate, regardless of commencement participation.

For all student applicants, the Office of the Registrar will collaborate with Deans and Departments to evaluate and certify all requirements have been met. 

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Students are responsible for knowing and fulfilling requirements for graduation, and should carefully read the catalog and curriculum requirements.
  • The University cannot assume responsibility for failure of students to fulfill catalog and curriculum requirements.
• If questions arise about requirements, students should consult with the appropriate Department Chair, College Dean or the Registrar several semesters prior to graduation.
  • ~With reasonable notice, the University may modify degree requirements.
• Students who wish to graduate from West Virginia State University must apply for graduation by completing an application within the prescribed period outlined in the Academic Calendar. 
• Starting in Spring 2023, Students will be required to apply one semester PRIOR to the degree completion semester

• Participation in commencement does not indicate degree completion.
• Students who fail to complete their academic responsibilities during the final semester must complete all degree requirements before the University confers a degree.

• If a student does not complete requirements, the student must re-apply.
  •  Applications do not roll.
• Fall 2022-  If a student does not complete requirements, the student must re-apply prior to the start of the Spring 2023 term.
• Spring 2023 Forward- All students must apply in the semester prior to the final term in which the degree requirements will be completed.
  • For Example: If completing requirements in...
    • Spring, must apply in Fall.
    • Summer or Fall 23, must apply in Spring 23

DiplomaS

Students who have satisfied all requirements will receive diplomas via mail to the address given on the application. Only after all degree requirements and all financial obligations to the university are met, will the diploma be ordered. 

• Diplomas are custom ordered and can take between 5-8 weeks to process and ship

Note: You will be asked to provide your "Full Name" on the application.
Be sure to print your name exactly as you wish it to appear on your diploma. 

• Make sure that your name is spelled correctly, including any punctuations.

            APPLICATIONS            

Any student expecting or believing to complete all requirements by the end of Spring 2023, is highly encouraged to apply now.

• Click on the appropriate title text below to access the application.

Graduates & Undergraduates

Spring 2023 APPLICATION HERE 

The application is closed after the extended deadline, Novemeber 18th, 2022.

*You will be charged an application fee to graduate once the application closes, please see the "Fees" box on the previous page for more information. 

Post Graduate Non-Degree Programs

Students seeking completeion of non-degree post graduate programs including but not limited to the 18 credit hour MEIL program for licensure certification 

NON DEGREE- Application HERE

*Degree-seeking students using this application will not be processed or reviewed. 

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