Graduation

We at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville want your academic journey to graduation to be fulfilling, rewarding, and enriching. We also want your preparation for graduation and commencement to be smooth.

Preparing for Graduation

If you are approaching completion of your program, you should:

• Review with your major advisor(s) all coursework, credits earned, and possible waivers or changes to your degree.
• Inform the Registrar's office of any degree changes, substitutions, or waivers.
• Complete the Application for Graduation in PASS six to twelve months before you plan to graduate. Refer to the Knowledgebase for more information. If you do not see the application in PASS and will be graduating soon, please contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@uwplatt.edu.
• Students who do not have PASS access should contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@uwplatt.edu.
• Prepare for commencement (attendance is strongly encouraged) by obtaining a cap and gown, tassel, announcements, etc. Contact the University Bookstore in the Markee Pioneer Student Center regarding orders.
• You have until the following dates, which are after commencement, to complete all requirements including outstanding grades, transcripts, and teacher education requirements. Graduation requirements must be completed by the following dates, that follow the end of each term. Note that these dates are after commencement.
  • December graduation: January 31
  • May graduation: June 30
  • August graduation: September 30

If degree requirements are not completed by these deadlines, your graduation date will be delayed until the following term.

Degree Assessment Fee

Students are charged a $75 degree assessment fee. This fee is is not associated with the completion of a degree and is automatically billed in the semester after a student has earned the following credits:

• Associate Degree Students – 42 credits earned
• Bachelors Degree Students – 90 credits earned
• Masters Degree Students – 21 credits earned

Commencement

Although attendance at commencement is optional, we strongly encourage all graduates and their families to attend this important ceremony and celebrate the achievements of our new graduates.

Commencements are held twice each year, at the end of the fall and spring semesters. All coursework (including co-ops, internships, and student teaching) must be completed before a degree will be awarded, and attendance at a commencement ceremony is permitted.

To request disability accommodations, contact the Registrar's office at 608.342.1321 or registrar@uwplatt.edu.