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Graduation
Congratulations upcoming graduates! This is an exciting time in your college career, and it is also a
time to get familiar with the details of your upcoming graduation. Please review all the information listed below.
Presidential Commencement Letter
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Undergraduates Click Here OR Graduates Click Here
General Information
Attire & Announcements:
Caps and gowns can be purchased at the UWG University Bookstore and should be done in advance. Students' tassel colors will vary based on the college of their major. College colors to be worn by undergraduates and graduates are:
College of Arts and Humanities – White
College of Business – Drab
College of Education – Light Blue
School of Nursing – Apricot
College of Science and Mathematics – Yellow Gold
College of Social Sciences – Citron
Doctoral Candidates - Gold Metallic
Appropriate dress for graduation includes dark shoes for men and women. Men should wear dark pants and a tie. It is important that students do not bring handbags or personal items because there is no secure holding area.
Jostens is UWG's approved vendor for graduation announcements. Students may place orders for personalized announcements online by accessing the UWG Jostens' website. The number of announcements ordered is a personal preference, but please note that the seating tickets are limited. See the Tickets section for more information.
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Ceremony Details Spring 2012:
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Time: TBA
Location: UWG Coliseum
*It is important to report promptly at the time instructed. It may not be possible to include late-arriving candidates in the procession.
You can find detailed ceremony instructions listed in the following documents:
Ceremony Instructions, Undergraduate and Graduate
Parking and Traffic Instructions
Undergraduate students should view their Wolf Watch degree audit online. To view audit:
1. Log on to the myUWG portal
2. Go to BanWeb tab
3. Go to Wolf Watch link
4. Student information will automatically populate
5. For more information about Wolf Watch, please visit the Wolf Watch section of our webpage.
*Undergraduate students who attended UWG before Fall 1998 will not be in Wolf Watch due to the change in quarter hours to semester hours. To determine undergraduate quarter hour equivalencies, please view our Undergraduate Equivalency Chart. To determine how quarter hours convert to semester hours, multiply by two the number of quarter hours and then divide by three.
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Diplomas:
Diplomas are not given to students during the commencement ceremony. Instead, diplomas are mailed four to six weeks following commencement to eligible students' permanent address as indicated on their graduation application, or students may wish to pick up their diploma on the designated pickup date. The Fall 2011 diploma pickup day will be held on Monday, January 9, 2012. Students will need to go to the Enrollment Services Center and present their photo identification.
The student's name will appear on the diploma as they have indicated on the graduation application form. Undergraduates should contact Melanie Hight at mgriffin@westga.edu immediately if there is a change in address or marching status after submission of the graduation application. Graduates should contact Allysn Marple at amarple@westga.edu if there is a change in address or marching status after submission of the graduation application.
Please know that if changes are requested after the diploma order is placed, a Diploma Replacement Form and fee must be submitted to the Registrar's Office.
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Final Grades:
Grades are required for all classes taken and will be recorded on the academic transcript. This includes courses not necessarily applied to a degree. A candidate will not be certified to graduate with incomplete grades.
After the Registrar's Office receives final grades from faculty, a final audit of the student's academic record will be completed and diplomas will be ordered and issued to eligible graduates as soon as possible. For students completing transient work at an alternate university during their final semester, official transcripts must be received by 12:00 noon on the Monday following graduation. If transcripts are received after this date, degrees will not be awarded until the following semester.
Guests with Disabilities:
Guests attending graduation ceremonies who will need accommodations because of a disabling condition are asked to provide that information in advance so that suitable arrangements can be made. Accommodations may include, but are not limited to, handicap-accessible parking, special seating, sign language interpreting, or large print text. Please contact Disability Services at 678-839-6428 for further information. Early requests are appreciated.
Undergraduate Honors:
The University of West Georgia awards baccalaureate degrees with honors to those undergraduates which have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on all courses attempted. Transfer students will qualify for honors if they attain an honors grade-point average on all work attempted at UWG and combined total of all courses attempted at both UWG and other institutions. Please refer to the Undergraduate Catalog regarding the Honors policy for further clarification. The award is based on the student's GPA at the end of the semester prior to the graduating semester. Membership in an "honor society" and wearing the respective honor cords requires obtaining them from the appropriate honor society. At commencement, UWG recognizes only honors as defined by University Policy: Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Cum Laude.
Location:
Graduation ceremonies are held in the UWG Coliseum. The Coliseum is a new 122,500 sq. ft sports and pubic assembly facility that is located on the backside of the main campus in Carrollton, Georgia (map). Please note that all students and guests should review our Parking and Traffic Instructions prior to arriving on campus for the ceremony. For directions to the Coliseum, click here, and for a listing of area hotels and motels, visit the Carrollton Convention and Visitors Bureau web site.
Photographs:
Arrangements have been made with Village Photographers to photograph each graduate as they cross the stage and receive their diploma. An individual photo will also be taken of each graduate as he or she exits the stage. There are no fees for this service and no obligation to purchase. Free proofs of these photos will be sent by mail and e-mail to graduates and their families approximately one week after the ceremony. Graduates will be asked to complete an address card when arriving on graduation day in order to update your address and receive your free proofs. A variety of print packages are available starting at $6.95. If you have any questions regarding photographs, please email info@villagephotographers.com Since professional photographs will be available, family members and guests are encouraged to remain in their seats, relax and enjoy the ceremony.
Undergraduate Prospective Candidates:
A tentative Undergraduate graduation list is posted prior to the date of graduation each semester, approximately one month before graduation. Any discrepancies should be reported to Melanie Hight at mgriffin@westga.edu. Please note that the student's name will appear on the diploma as they have indicated on the graduation application form and not as they appear on the provided list.
Click here to view a prospective list of Undergraduates for Fall 2011. The list is not an indication that students are meeting all degree requirements. Final grades have not been submitted, and student graduation is contingent upon the grades recorded. The list is a representation of the students that have applied for graduation and are possible candidates.
Graduate Prospective Candidates:
A tentative Graduate graduation list is posted shortly after the graduaton application deadline each semester. Any discrepancies in the information listed should be reported immediately to Allysn Marple at amarple@westga.edu.
Click here to see a tentative list of Spring 2012 graduate level graduation applicants. This list is not an indication that students are meeting all degree requirements. Final grades have not been submitted, and student graduation is contingent upon the grades recorded. The list is a representation of the students that have applied for graduation and are possible candidates.
Tickets:
At each commencement ceremony conducted in the Coliseum, tickets will be provided to each student who applies for graduation and indicates that they will march. The tickets are distributed by the University Bookstore with the cap and gown purchase or by picking them up separately.
The reception of tickets is not an indication that the student will be graduating. The number of tickets will differ each semester depending on the number of participating graduates. This is in compliance with fire marshal occupancy codes.
Every guest, including children and infants, will be required to provide a ticket upon entrance. If students need more than the allotted amount of tickets or have lost them, they may acquire these from others, but UWG will not provide extra tickets. Please note, the ticket quantity has not yet been determined for the Spring 2012 ceremony.