Apply for Graduation/Graduation Fee

Graduate and undergraduate students must Apply for Graduation immediately after you register for your final semester at UW-La Crosse:

·        December and Winter Intersession graduates must file by May 1

·        May and Summer graduates must file by December 1

The Application for Graduation 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 adjustments.  

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.

Your Dean's Office verifies to the university whether or not you have met all the requirements for your degree. You are expected to have met with that office before your final semester begins, to confirm you will meet all degree requirements. If you have not already had this meeting, immediately contact your Dean's Office to arrange an appointment with appropriate personnel for this review.

You should also review your Advisement Report (AR) after you have finished registering for your final semester, and raise any concerns or questions with your Dean's Office.

The Records Office will send an e-mail shortly after mid-semester of your graduation term referring you to the Commencement website.

You are automatically charged a $15 graduation fee once you reach 95 credits (undergraduates) or 20 credits (graduates). This is a one-time fee and applies whether or not you choose to attend the commencement ceremony.