Graduation Information and Resources
Graduation Forms
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.
Click below to download the application for graduation. Once completed, submit to the Student Records Office.
Graduation and Degree Requirements
- Graduation and Degree Requirements 2025-2026 Catalog
- Graduation and Degree Requirements 2024-2025 Catalog
- Graduation and Degree Requirements 2023-2024 Catalog
- Graduation and Degree Requirements 2022-2023 Catalog
- Graduation and Degree Requirements 2021-2022 Catalog
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 P.M. on the established priority deadline date.
Fall
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
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
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 - Spring 2026
AST Majors:
Successfully complete the Praxis and complete the Index of Suitability by Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
For more information, contact:
Behavioral and Social Sciences
423.585.2633
Business Majors:
Take Business Exit Exam by Wednesday April 8, 2026.
For details, contact:
Business & Technical Education
423.585.6972
Computer Information Technology Majors:
Take Computer Information Technology Exit Exam by Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
For more information, contact:
Computer Information Technology Department
423.585.2644
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Cap & Gown (optional)
Submit Cap & Gown Form by Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
- Cap & Gown Order Forms will be sent electronically to students' Walters State email address.
- If you plan to participate in the commencement ceremony, submit the electronic form by the deadline.
Cap & Gown Distribution
Distribution begins Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Commencement
Health & Science Commencement
Thursday May 7, 2026
4:30 P.M.
General Commencement
Thursday May 7, 2026
7:30 P.M.
Attend Assigned In-Person Commencement Ceremony
Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center
1615 Pavilion Drive
White Pine, TN 37890
Must pre-register by submitting Cap & Gown Order Form by March 18, 2026.
Diplomas Ready for Pick Up
Fall Graduates:
Starting Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Spring Graduates:
Starting Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
Summer Graduates:
Starting Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
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 graduationFREEWS or calling 423.585.2697.
Student Records
U127
Student Records
Student Services Building
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Call: 423.585.2693
Fax: 423.585.2631
Email: graduationFREEWS
Events
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News
- December 17, 2025
Fall Semester Graduates Celebrated with Two Commencement Ceremonies
- December 8, 2025
- December 1, 2025