Students at the Commencement Ceremony

Applying for Graduation

Congratulations on reaching this exciting milestone in your academic journey! As you prepare for graduation, this page will guide you through the application process, important deadlines, and essential steps to ensure you're ready to cross the stage with confidence.

STEP 1: Walsh University graduates, please complete your graduation application using the “Apply for Graduation” function within the Cav Center. The Office of the Registrar will process your graduation application and you will receive graduation and commencement regalia related emails.

Please utilize the Applying for Graduation and Ordering Commencement Regalia guide (PDF) to assist you with submitting your application.


*Cav Center Graduation Application Availability

  • Summer Semester: November 1–July 1
  • Fall Semester: March 1–November 1
  • Spring Semester: June 30–April 1

Application Deadlines

Candidates for graduation must file an "Application for Graduation" in the Office of the Registrar according to the following deadlines:

  • Spring Semester Graduation - September 30
  • Summer Semester Graduation - February 1
  • Fall Semester Graduation - June 1

Please note: All requirements for commencement (financial, academic, institutional) must be met before a candidate for a degree can receive a transcript or diploma.

Graduation Fees

  • Associate’s & Bachelor’s: $150
  • Master’s: $165
  • Doctoral: $190
  • Certificate: $25
  • Late Fee (Non-Refundable): $35

*Late fees will be assessed for applications submitted after the established deadlines listed above and are non-refundable. Should an application need to be submitted after it closes in the Cav Center, you must contact the Office of the Registrar for instructions on how to proceed. Please contact our office by emailing registrar@walsh.edu should this apply to you.


Ordering Academic Regalia

STEP 2: All Candidates for Graduation, please use the Order Your Cap and Gown link below to order your regalia.

 

Order Your Cap and Gown