Graduation Information for Master's 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.

1. Consult with your academic advisor to have your Program of Study submitted to the Registrar’s Office. A Program of Study must be on file before you are eligible to apply.
2. Log in to goWMU with your Bronco NetID and password.
3. Click the "Apps" navigation item in the top menu bar.
4. Scroll down to the “For students” app list and select the “Application for Graduation" link.
5. Follow the prompts.

If writing a master's thesis, please submit your thesis 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

Commencement ceremonies are held two times per year, following the Fall and Spring semesters. Students will only be allowed to participate in commencement if they are on track to complete their degree requirements by their scheduled graduation term. 

Students graduating in June or August will be invited to attend the Spring commencement since there are no ceremony’s held in the summer. Summer graduates who prefer to participate in the December ceremony may make arrangements through the Registrar’s Office.