Candidates for graduation must file an application with the Registrar by December 16. The student initiates the application by requesting a preliminary check of his or her records with the academic advisor. Upon obtaining the application, the student lists all remaining degree requirements, obtains therequired approvals, and returns the application to the Registrar’s Office by December 15. The graduation petition fee will be added to the student’s account when the application has been processed.
Students filing a completed application with the Registrar after the December 15 deadline will be charged an additional late fee of $75. Graduation applications will not be accepted within one month of graduation. A candidate who fails to graduate on the selected date is required to file a new application for graduation and pay an additional fee.
Candidates are cautioned to examine their academic records for accuracy and to verify completion of Christian Service requirements,Chapel requirements, and Spiritual Formation requirements prior to submitting their Application for Graduation.
In addition, candidates for graduation from WJU must satisfy the faculty as to their fitness for Christian ministry. Students may be disqualified from graduation for inappropriate moral, physical, or social behavior.
All academic and financial obligations must be fulfilled prior to graduation.
