Graduation checklist
A page within Commencement
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Submit your intent to graduateGraduate and undergraduate students must submit their intent to graduate in WINGS immediately after registering for your final semester at UW-La Crosse. We also recommend undergraduate students review their Advisement Report (AR) after registering for their final semester and raise any concerns or questions with their College Academic Services Office.
Submit an intent to graduate can be found in the Student Center in WINGS. Click the drop down arrow found under the Academics section of the Student Center. Click 'Submit an intent to graduate' and click the double arrow icon (this will go to the My Academics page). Click on the Academic Program link. Select the Expected Graduation Term and select Continue. Read the Graduation Instructions and Continue. Verify all of the information is correct. If so, click on 'Submit Intent'. If not, click the Select Different Program and make the necessary adjustments. Associates Degree Students applying for an Associates of Arts Degree must complete an online Associate of Arts Degee Application. After the intent is submitted, the student’s College Academic Services Office will review the student’s academic record to verify the completion of all requirements for the degree. The student will be notified by email if any degree requirements are not satisfied. College Academic Services Offices:
One month prior to the ceremony, commencement day instructions will be emailed to all students who have applied to graduate. Students are automatically charged a graduation fee when 95 credits (undergraduates) or 20 credits (graduates) have been earned. This is a one-time fee and applies whether or not the student chooses to attend the commencement ceremony. |
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Commencement programThe commencement program for the Winter Commencement held in December is submitted for publication by November 1. Students who apply to graduate through WINGS after November 1, will not be listed in the commencement program.The commencement program for the Spring Commencement held in May is submitted for publication by April 1. Students who apply to graduate through WINGS after April 1, will not be listed in the commencement program. Summer and winter intersession graduates: Summer graduates traditionally participate in the Spring (May) commencement commencement preceding actual completion of all requirements (April 1 deadline to be listed in the program). Winter intersession graduates traditionally participate in the Fall (December) commencement preceding actual completion of all requirements (November 1 deadline to be listed in the program). Students should contact their College Academic Services Office for approval to participate in a commencement ceremony other than the one they would traditionally participate in. Check your Privacy Settings/FERPA Restrictions The privacy settings/FERPA restrictions you set in WINGS could potentially prevent your name from appearing in the Commencement program. To ensure your name appears, please keep your primary/legal name unchecked. This must be completed before April 1 for May Commencement, and November 1 for December Commencement. How to set privacy settings/FERPA Restrictions |
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Degree NameStudents must update their "Degree Name" in WINGS if they want a different name other than their "Legal Name" to show up on their diploma and the commencement program, even if a Name In Use has already been submitted. This must be completed by the Intent to Graduate deadline. Please note that international students should always use their legal name for their diploma. International students should contact International Education & Engagement with further questions about this recommendation.Legal Name/Degree Name Review Instructions |
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Attend Caps Off to CommencementApril 22, 2026Cleary Alumni & Friends Center |
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Purchase apparel: cap, gown, hood, honor cords and more |
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Order announcements/invitations |
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Update your information in WINGSMake sure that your email address and HOME address is correct. Your diploma will be mailed to the HOME address provided. |
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Complete the First Destination SurveyPlease tell us about your post-graduate career plans. Takes less than 5 minutes and is completely confidential. |
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Participate in CommencementThere will be three ceremonies on Saturday, May 16, 2026:9:30 a.m. | Undergraduate Students
12:30 p.m. | Undergraduate & Graduate Students
3:30 p.m. | Undergraduate Students
Graduate Student Hooding Ceremony
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