Check List For Students
Make sure you have filled out an intent to graduate form with the Registrar's Office. If you have filled out a form for a previous semester please make sure you fill out an updated one.
In order for the Registrar's Office (Administration Building, Room 107) to verify that a student has completed all college requirements (general and major/minor), an intent to graduate form must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office by the student. This will initiate the review process. Master degree students must submit an intent to graduate form to the Graduate Office (Administration Building, Room 405).
Check the list of Approved Candidates '12 on this website for your name.
Once you have submitted an intent to graduate form and the Registrar has cleared you for graduation, your name will appear on list, with the next posting. If your name does not appear please check with the Registrar's Office (Administration Building, Room 107). Click here to view the online listing.
Report any errors or corrections affecting how your name will appear on your diploma.
Your name will appear on your diploma exactly as it appears on the Graduation List. Changes and corrections should be reported to the Registrar's Office (Administration Building, Room 107) or call 508-929-8035 or 508-929-8036.
Commencement invitations will be available at the end of April at the Student Center Information Desk.
Invitations are limited initially to five per graduate. Beginning Friday, April 20, additional invitations may be obtained. Invitations are not necessary the day of Commencement and are provided more as a keepsake. The DCU Center Arena doors will open at 9:30 am. Seating in the arena will begin once all individuals needing assistance are seated.
Vote for an Ella May Whitney Award recipient.
This honor is given to a fellow senior in recognition of excellence in scholarship, professional skill, and personal development. The senior class votes for a candidate from the class and the award is presented at Commencement.
Nomination sheets available by clicking here [pdf] or you can pick one up at the Student Center Information Desk. All forms are to be turned in at the Student Center Information Desk, or mailed to Student Affairs, Student Center, Room 329.
Undergraduate caps and gowns are available at the Student Center Information Desk.
Baccalaureate degree candidates may purchase caps and gowns at the Information booth in the Student Center Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. It is recommended that you purchase your cap and gown early because sizes are limited. The cost is $20.00. *Special orders (i.e. sizing) for caps and gowns need to be made by Friday, April 13 to studentactivities@worcester.edu.
Master degree and CAGS candidates may order and purchase caps, gowns and hoods in the Graduate & Continuing Education Office. More information on ordering will be forthcoming.
If you have borrowed a Federal Subsidized or Unsubsidized Stafford loan or a Supplemental Loan for students at any time while at Worcester State College, you must complete a mandatory Exit Interview Loan Counseling Session.
To meet this requirement, please access the Financial Aid web page and check the "Announcements" section for your appropriate loan to begin the exit interview. Failure to complete a loan counseling session will prevent you from receiving your diploma or official transcripts.
To avoid confusion, decide on a predetermined site where you will meet family and guests after the Commencement ceremony.
Click here for an exterior map of the DCU Center.
Click here for an interior map of the DCU Arena.