Checklist
You must file the Intent
to Graduate form immediately after you register for your final
semester at UW-L.
December or J-term graduates should file by May 1st. May or
Summer graduates should file by December 1st.
Masters and Undergraduate students should complete an "Intent to Graduate" form which can be found on your Student Center in WINGS. Click the Group Box drop down arrow found under the Academics section of your Student Center. Click Apply For Graduation and hit the double arrow icon (this will take you to the My Academic's page). Click on your Academic Program link. Select the Expected Graduation Term and hit Continue. Read the Graduation Instructions and Continue. Verify that all of the information is correct. If so, click on Submit Application. If not, click the Select Different Program and make the necessary adjustsments.
Students wishing to apply for an Associate Degree or who are in a Certificate program need to fill out a form in the Records & Registration Office, 117 Graff Main Hall.
Undergraduates are strongly encouraged to view your AR (Advisement Report) report after you have registered for your final term so you can verify that you have registered for all of the courses you need to graduate. AR reports are available on your Student Center the My Academics page. If you have any questions about your degree completion you should contact the Assistant to the Dean of your College.
It is also recommended that you make an appointment with your Dean for a checkout before graduation.
The Records Office will send an e-mail shortly after mid-semester of your graduation term with instructions and details about commencement.