Applying to Graduate

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How to Apply to Graduate

All students must apply to graduate through their Student Center. To apply, log in with your Western ID and from the Academics tile, select Graduation > Apply for Graduation and follow the on-screen instructions. You must also ensure that you verify your name on the system.

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Undergraduate, Professional, Certificate and Diploma Students*

You must apply to graduate by the deadlines below:

  • Spring Convocation (June): Opens March 30, deadline is April 30
  • Autumn Convocation (October): Opens July 1, deadline is September 8
  • In-Absentia February Convocation: Opens November 1, deadline is January 22

Graduate (School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies) Students**

You must also apply by the deadlines below:

  • Spring Convocation (June): Opens January 1, deadline is April 30
  • Autumn Convocation (October): Opens May 1, deadline August 31
  • In-Absentia February Convocation: Opens September 1, deadline is December 31