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For participation in the May 2023 Commencement ceremony and inclusion in the Commencement program, degree-seeking students must fall into one of the following categories:
The student is awarded a degree in the fall 2022 semester.
The student is enrolled in the spring 2023 semester and, as of March 10, 2023, has an expected degree completion term/semester of spring 2023, summer 2023 or fall 2023.
In jwuLink, go to Pages > Student Account > Graduation Application at least one semester prior to program completion.
If you have no federal loans or a graduation term of summer or fall , bypass the exit counseling.
Step 1: Complete Student Loan Exit Counseling (if spring semester is your final term of enrollment and if you have student loans)
Step 2 Complete The Outcomes Survey (undergraduate spring grads only)
Invitations will be emailed from "JWU Institutional Research" beginning in April.
Follow instructions to complete this very brief survey, which asks what you are doing after graduation (working, pursuing an advanced degree, etc.).
PRINT proof of completion.
AS degree students continuing for a BS degree at JWU are not required to complete this survey.
The cost for regalia by program is $36.79 for associate degrees; $63.50 for bachelor's degrees; $66.79 for master's degrees.
Note: Avoid ironing your gown; instead, tumble dry it on low in a dryer and then place on a hanger. Place tassels on the front, right side of your cap.
You are urged to check your financial account status with SFS prior to Commencement. All financial obligations (including library and athletic fees) must be met in order to receive your diploma.
Need hotel rooms? Reserve them now. Visit the Travel & Accommodations page on the Charlotte Commencement website for further details.