Apply for Graduation

LWTech graduates celebrate in their caps and gowns.

Congratulations, Lions!

We are so proud of you for reaching this point in your educational career! In order to graduate from LWTech, you will need to complete the graduation application. When you apply, pick the quarter when you plan to complete your final classes. For example, if you apply in November, but you will not complete your final classes until June, you should select Spring 2026 on your application.

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Priority Deadlines

There are some Priority Deadlines to pay attention to for each quarter: 

  • Fall 2025 Graduation: May 6, 2025
  • Winter 2026 Graduation: November 5, 2025
  • Spring 2026 Graduation: November 5, 2025
  • Summer 2026 Graduation: May 12, 2026
  • Fall 2026 Graduation: May 12, 2026

You may notice that these Priority Deadlines align with the Advising and Registration Days. Please make sure you are registered for your final classes before you apply for Graduation!

 

How do I know if I am ready to graduate?

Here are some steps you can take to ensure that you are ready to graduate! 

The first step to applying for graduation is making sure you qualify to graduate. Each program has specific requirements that must be met to complete the program. Check out the College Catalog or look on LionsLink for your program's specific requirements. 

Here are some general minimum requirements for degree completion: 

  • Baccalaureate degrees require completion of at least 180 college-level credits 
  • Associate degrees require completion of at least 90 college-level credits 
  • Certificates of Proficiency require completion of at least 45 credits 
  • For most programs, at least 30% of the degree must have been completed at LWTech
    • If you are in a Certificate of Completion, 100% of these credits must have been completed at LWTech. 
  • You must pass all required classes with at least a 2.0 GPA. 
  • You must resolve any Incomplete Grades before applying for graduation

Your program may have a different credit requirement than the posted minimum requirement. If you need to transfer credits to meet the degree requirements simply send LWTech your Official Transcripts. 

Please note: We are experiencing issues with the Degree Progress reports in LionsLink. Your Degree Progress report may not properly reflect your readiness to graduate. These errors do not impact your Graduation Application because the Enrollment Services office performs a manual review of your degree requirements. If you believe there is an issue with your Degree Progress report, please make an appointment with an Advisor for graduation verification. 

The best way to check your degree progress is to meet with an Advisor! Even if you have never met with an Advisor before, we highly recommend meeting with an Advisor to make sure that you have completed all requirements! 

Advisors can also help with academic plans, course substitutions, transfer questions, program changes, and other important functions.

Are you sure you're ready to graduate? If you would like to make sure you are done with your degree, please schedule a meeting with your Advisor. 

See below for the Graduation Application Link.

We wait until your final grades are posted before processing your graduation application. All you need to do is finish your degree!
 

How long will it take to process my Graduation Application?

Typically, applications are processed within 4-6 weeks after your final grades are posted. Some quarters have more graduates than others; if you apply in Spring Quarter, it may take more time to process your graduation application. You will be notified via email or phone - please make sure your personal information is up-to-date in LionsLink! 

Once your Graduation Application is processed, it takes 2-4 weeks after your degree is posted for your diploma to be ready! We can mail your diploma to you, or you can pick it up at LWTech. If you choose the mail option, please make sure your address is updated in LionsLink. 

 

Graduation Application

Are you sure you're ready to graduate? You must have completed all requirements before you apply to graduate. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are ready to graduate. If you would like to make sure you are done with your degree, please schedule a meeting with your Advisor. Requirements are also listed in the graduation application and can be found on the college catalog. Filling out the graduation application does not guarantee that you have met all graduation requirements.

Graduation Application

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply to graduate in LionsLink? 

Not yet, but we are working on this feature and hope to launch it soon! Please note that your program of study must be correct in order for this feature to work properly. If you have questions or need to change your program of study, please meet with your Advisor! 

 

Can I apply after the deadline?

Yes! We cannot award your degree without an application, so please apply to graduate anytime! Note that applications submitted after the Priority Deadline will be processed in the order they are received and may take extra time to complete. 

 

LionsLink Degree Progress Report says I am not ready to graduate.

Unfortunately, this is a common issue, especially if you transferred in classes. We are working diligently to fix this problem. In the meantime, please meet with an Advisor if you have questions about your degree!

 

Does this application save my spot in the Commencement Ceremony?

No, there is a separate registration process for the Commencement Ceremony in June. Please visit the Commencement page for more information on the ceremony!