Important Dates and Deadlines
Graduation Application
- Graduation applications must be filed with the School of Graduate Studies by October 10. If received after that date, the graduation date will be moved to the next semester. (Must have a degree plan on file in the School of Graduate Studies before application can be accepted.)
- The Application for Graduation form can be found at www.wiu.edu/grad/forms/clear.pdf .
- Attending commencement does not guarantee graduation. All academic requirements must be complete and all paperwork on file in the School of Graduate Studies by May 28, 2010 before diplomas are awarded.
Cap and Gown Orders
- Caps, gowns and tassels are available from the University Union Bookstore beginning April 5. Graduates will wear black caps and gowns. The University Bookstore is the sole source provider of officially licensed WIU graduation regalia.
- The cost is as follows:
- $32.50 for master and specialist degrees
- $75.00 for doctorate degree
- Orders may be shipped via UPS until May 7.
- For more information visit www.wiu.com/bookstore/gradinfo.asp.
Announcements
Commencement Program
- Students must have their graduation application on file in the School of Graduate Studies office by Marh 10, 2010. If received after that date, the graduation date will be moved to the next semester.
- Students who have invoked the Privacy Act will not have their names printed in the program or released to their local media by University Relations.
Grad Prep Day
- Thursday, April 8 from 2 - 6 p.m., Quad Cities campus
- Friday, April 9 from 9: a.m. - 1 p.m., Union Concourse in Macomb
- More information can be found at www.wiu.edu/Alumni