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Click below to download the application for graduation. Once completed, submit to the Student Records Office.
Ceremony Information
Congrats on making it to this point!
Students must fill out an Application for Graduation with the Student Records Office. Please refer to the appropriate section of the College catalog for additional information relative to graduation.
Graduation and Degree Requirements
Graduation Application Deadlines
If you want your graduation application reviewed and the results sent to you before the start of the term, you must submit your completed application to the Student Records Office no later than 4:30 PM on the established priority deadline date.
- Fall
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Priority Deadline
July 1
Receive a degree audit and see exactly what is needed for a degree or certificate before registering for fall semester. -
Final Deadline to Apply
September 15
- Spring
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Priority Deadline
November 15
Receive a degree audit and see exactly what is needed for a degree or certificate before registering for spring semester. -
Final Deadline to Apply
February 1
- Summer
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Priority Deadline
March 1
Receive a degree audit and see exactly what is needed for a degree or certificate before registering for summer semester. -
Final Deadline to Apply
June 15
Graduation Checklist – Spring 2021
Exit Exam Completion
Take the Exit Exam by Thursday, April 29, 2021
AST Majors:
Successfully complete the Praxis and
complete the Index of Suitability.
For more information, contact:
Behavioral and Social Sciences
423.585.2633
Cap & Gown (optional)
Submit Cap & Gown Form by Thursday, April 8, 2021.
- Cap & Gown Order Forms are mailed to students who have applied for graduation.
- If you plan to participate in the commencement ceremony, return the completed forms to the Student Records Office before the deadline listed in the mailing.
Cap & Gown Distribution
Distribution begins Monday, April 19, 2021.
- Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- College is closed every Friday.
- Morristown Campus | April 19-20
- Drive-thru distribution at canopy in front of College Center.
- Morristown Campus | April 21 and beyond
- Drive to the left side door of the Student Services Builiding (Take the road to the left of parking lot B1).
- Look for sign in door: Student Records Pick Up Area
- Call 423.585.2693 and remain in your vehicle. A staff member will bring your items to you.
- Claiborne County Campus
- Call 423.851.4761 when you arrive on campus.
- A staff member will meet you at the door.
- Niswonger Campus (Greeneville)
- Enter through breezeway.
- Stop at checkpoint.
- Follow guidance from checkpoint employee.
- Sevier County campus
- Enter through the checkpoint of the Maples-Marshall Hall.
- Proceed to main office.
Virtual Commencement Participation
Submit photo/video/quote to StageClip beginning at the date in their email. Deadline is Friday, April 23, 2021
Watch Senators Mail for instructions from StageClip regarding the Virtual Commencement Ceremony
Commencement
Saturday, May 8, 2021
Attend Assigned In-Person Commencement Ceremony Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center Must pre-register by submitting Cap & Gown Order Form by April 8, 2021.
View the Virtual Commencement Cermony A link to the ceremony will be emailed to you by StageClip.
Diplomas
Starting Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Pick up your diploma from Student Records on Morristown Campus.
To pick up your diploma at a different campus, please make a request by emailing graduation@ws.edu or calling 423.585.2693.
