Graduation Information for Doctoral Degree
Application for graduation process
If you are applying prior to the initial deadline, follow the steps listed below. For late and final applications, contact the Registrar's office.
- Log in to goWMU with your Bronco NetID and password.
- Click the "Apps" navigation item in the top menu bar.
- Scroll down to the “For students” app list and select the “Application for Graduation" link.
- Follow the prompts.
In order to complete your graduation audit, a program of study must be on file in the Registrar's office. Please make sure your department has forwarded your program of study and any updates to the Registrar’s office.
Submit your Doctoral Dissertation Committee Appointment form to the Graduate College.
After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation message to your WMU email address, and the applicable fee will be applied to your student account. Your graduation auditor will perform a thorough audit of your academic history. Once the audit is completed (usually within four to six weeks), a confirmation will be sent to your WMU email address with any outstanding requirements.
Additional information
No Commencement ceremony is held in August. August doctoral graduates participate in the December Commencement ceremony.