**SEE ANNOUNCEMENTS SECTION FOR UPDATES**
 

**Students who applied during Spring, but did not complete requirements, must re-apply.

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*Reminder: Under new policy all students must apply for graduation in the term PRIOR to completing requirements. 

• Both Summer and Fall Graduation Applications will now be opened and closed (per academic calendar) with deadlines during the previous Spring term.

 
APPLICATION UPDATES 
 
The application has been modified to include all students completing any WVSU credential which include;

• DEGREES: BACHELORS & MASTERS 

• NOn-DEGREE CERTIFICATES

Within the application, please *carefully* select the correct credential in which you are applying and expect to complete by the end of the Summer term.

*Note: your current major should reflect the specific degree and major or certificate/licensure program in which you are applying and expect to complete, this should include the addition of or removal of any minors. Both your school record information and application must match 

• You can check your major under MyState in Unofficial Transcripts and or MyDegree as well as Achieve.
• If you need to make changes to your major or minor, we have online forms to make it fast and easy to change just click  STUDENT FORMS

An application fee will be charged to your account prior to the start of the term you graduate.

• Early applications and fee charges allow the fee to be included as part your initial billing for the term and eligible for payment under many financial aid options.
  • See your Financial Aid Counselor for more information
• Fees will not be assessed to students re-applying from a previously denied application.

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**Important Note**

MyState will not update application status. 
Please do not refer to MyState for Application information.
Everything you need is on this webpage

 

**Commencement is a celebratory event of recognition for those completing Bachelor and Master Degrees.

• Students completing Post Graduate Certificates or Licensures will not be provided the additional Commencement and Regalia information

 

             GENERAL F.A.Q.             

 

Q: HOW DO I APPLY FOR GRADUATION? 

1. Students who will, or believe they will complete all requirements at the end of the Summer term should apply now (term prior to completing requirements). 
2. Click the Graduation Application box below, read the information displayed on the page  
   • All students completing any credential program should click the application and *carefully* select the correct credential expected to complete at the end of the term in which you are applying
   • Graduates & Undergraduates;
     • You will receive Commencement and Regalia information and instructions at a later date, once information is available.
     • Please monitor the website for all announcements and future time sensitive Regalia instructions, (emails will also be sent).
   • Certificates & Licensure; students seeking post graduate credentials programs or non-degree should use the same link, just be sure to select your correct credential. 
3. ​Submit your application.
4. Verify your current Major and or Minor if applicable in MyState matches your application input.
   1. Use Student Forms page above to resolve any differences to ensure you are evaluated for the appropriate program in which you are completing and have applied.
5. Check out various links on this site for all the information you need, 

Q: I have completed the application, what now? 

1. Fees will be applied after the application closes and must be paid prior to receiving transcripts or diplomas.
2. Once the application has closed, all applicants will have a preliminary evaluation 
   • Registrar will consult and coordinate with each department.
3. IF any action is required by the student, you will be notified immediately via your WVSU email
4. Be sure to settle all institution obligations and requirements to your degree completion.
5. Continue to monitor this site for more announcements on Graduation and Ceremony details as they are available.
6. Take a deep breathe, exhale slowly. You are almost there!
7. At the end of this term, after final grades are posted, a final review will be completed of all applicants for degree completion. 
8. Diplomas will be custom ordered after ALL institutional obligations and academic requirements have been met and confirmed.
   1. Final Transcripts are available immediately upon confirmation of degree award and cleared obligations. (Obligations will show as a hold in MyState and unofficial transcripts  can be viewed to confirm degree award before ordering official transcript copies.
   2. For those with outstanding obligations (i.e. Balances, FA Exit Counseling) please ensure the completion prior to the Ceremony or no later than mid-week following the Ceremony, (when final grades are posted) to ensure fastest order and receipt of your diploma.
   3. See Fees & Obligations below for more information 

Please click the boxes below for more information