Graduation

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 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 - Fall 2025

Students at Commencement

 

AST Majors:

Successfully complete the Praxis and complete the Index of Suitability by Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

For more information, contact:
Behavioral and Social Sciences
423.585.2633

Business Majors:

Take Business Exit Exam by Wednesday November 5, 2025.

For details, contact:
Business & Technical Education
423.585.6972

 

Computer Information Technology Majors:

Take Computer Information Technology Exit Exam by Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

For more information, contact:
Computer Information Technology Department
423.585.2644
citFREEWS

 

 

Cap & Gown (optional)

Submit Cap & Gown Form by Friday October 10, 2025.

  • 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, November 5, 2025.

  • Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

 

Commencement

Students at Commencement

Health Programs

Thursday December 11, 2025
5:00 P.M.

General Commencement

Thursday December 11, 2025
7:00 P.M.

Attend Assigned In-Person Commencement Ceremony
Z Buda Gymnasium, College Center (CCEN)
500 S. Davy Crockett Parkway
Morristown, TN 37813

Must pre-register by submitting Cap & Gown Order Form by October 10th, 2025.

 

Diplomas Ready for Pick Up

Fall Graduates:

Starting Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Spring Graduates:

Starting Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

Summer Graduates:

Starting Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

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.