Probable August graduates may participate in the preceding May Commencement ceremony as a walker. At the Commencement ceremony, walkers will wear the full academic regalia, sit with all graduates, have their name announced, have their name printed in the Commencement program with the appropriate notations (honors will not be listed), and receive an empty diploma case on stage. To participate, a student must:
- Verify your expected completion date is listed as 8/31/25 in Workday. To verify this date, click on your photo in the upper right corner of your Workday account and choose View Profile. Under your name on the left, you will see a menu of options. Choose Academics. This will bring you to an Overview page. Click Overview. Confirm the date listed in the Expected Completion column is 8/31/25. If this column does not show 8/31/25, please contact your student success advisor. They can assist you with updating this date. The deadline to update your expected completion date is April 14th, 2025. Any student who joins the August 25’ graduating list after this date will not be able to participate in the Commencement ceremony.
- Register for and plan to complete all remaining degree requirements over the summer session. Students must be within 16 credits of completing their degree to participate in commencement. Students must register for their remaining degree requirements by April 14th, 2025.
- Complete an Application for Degree. If this direct link doesn't work, please see the "Application for Degree" section on the Registrar's Office Student Portal page.
- Complete the Commencement Clearance Process (CCP). The CCP is an application site that allows you to view and complete the requirements necessary to participate in the Commencement ceremony. This site opens in April.