Graduation & Commencement

Congratulations on nearing this milestone in your journey here at West Virginia State University!

Important Information

 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

A nonrefundable graduation 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Fall 2025 Graduation Application

Congratulations to all of our Fall 2025 Graduates!

  • For students completing all academic requirements for Fall graduation:
    • Degrees will be awarded and posted to your record after final grades are entered and requirements verified by Registrar. 
  • Students not completing Degree requirements must RE-APPLY for Spring 2026

*Reminder: All students must apply for graduation in the term prior to completing requirements.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

The Fall 2025 Application has been extended to August 26th, 2025.

Watch for Email Announcements Regarding

Guest tickets, Regalia, Honor cord Updates, 
Graduation Celebration Announcement, 
Regalia Order and Deadline Announcement, and 
Graduation Information

Graduation Celebration

The Fall 2025 graduation celebration will be held OCTOBER 22, 2025

Spring 2026 Graduation Application

Congratulations to all of our Spring 2026 Graduates!

  • For students completing all academic requirements for Spring graduation:
    • Degrees will be awarded and posted to your record after final grades are entered and requirements verified by Registrar. 
  • Students not completing Degree requirements must RE-APPLY for Summer 2026 or Fall 2026 depending on when you expect to finish.

*Reminder: All students must apply for graduation in the term prior to completing requirements.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

The Spring 2026 application deadline is NOVEMBER 7th, 2025

Watch for Email Announcements Regarding

Guest tickets, Regalia, Honor cord Updates, 
Graduation Celebration Announcement, 
Regalia Order and Deadline Announcement, and 
Graduation Information

Graduation Celebration

The Spring 2026 graduation celebration will be held MARCH 25, 2026

Summer 2025 Graduation Application

Congratulations to all of our Summer 2025 Graduates!

  • For students completing all academic requirements for Summer graduation:
    • Degrees will be awarded and posted to your record after final grades are entered and requirements verified by Registrar. 
  • Students not completing Degree requirements must RE-APPLY for FALL 2025

*Reminder: All students must apply for graduation in the term prior to completing requirements.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

The Summer Graduation Application is now Closed.

Watch for Email Announcements Regarding

Guest tickets, Regalia, Honor cord Updates, 
Graduation Celebration Announcement, 
Regalia Order and Deadline Announcement, and 
Graduation Information

Needing assistance regarding Summer Graduation?

Please contact the office of the registrar with questions.

Location 
128 Ferrell Hall
(304) 766-4146
 
Fall and Spring Semester Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Summer Hours:
Monday – Friday:
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

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