Graduation Information Verification FAQ
- I previously completed the verification - why do I have to do it again?
- Students are assigned the verification during their final term whether they have completed it previously or not. It is imperative that all information is current.
- Why do I keep getting emails about completing the verification?
- Once the verification has been completed, reminder emails will stop. If the verification still shows under Tasks on myWSU then further action is required.
- If an error occurs:
- Clear browser history.
- Allow pop-ups.
- Re-check your browser options.
- What if my Degree, Major, Minor and/or Certificate is incorrect?
- Contact your advisor in the program area.
- Failure to address will result in inaccurate data and a delay in awarding degree.
- Honors
- Honors College
- Honors for cumulative degree GPA will not show on the GIV.
- Cumulative Degree GPA Honors
- Cum Laude: 3.50 to 3.69
- Magna Cum Laude: 3.70 to 3.89
- Summa Cum Laude: 3.90 to 4.00
- The Commencement program will show honors based on the cumulative GPA that currently appears on the transcript.
- Honors will not be awarded until the semester has ended and final grades are submitted.
- Awards will show on your transcript when the degree posts.
- GPA Honors will appear on your diploma.
- President's Honor Roll – An undergraduate student will be named to the President’s Honor Roll based on achieving a grade point average and number of credits. The student must remove any existing FERPA Holds before they can be added to the Honor Roll.
- Expected Graduation Term
- All degree requirements must be met by the end of the term as indicated by the expected graduation date.
- If requirements will not be completed by the end of the term, you must submit a Graduation Date Change.
- Name Correction/Change
- Changes to first and middle names, and adding name accents, can be requested through the GIV or via the Diploma Name Change Request form.
- Further information on name changes for diplomas can be found here.
- Diploma Address
- Diplomas are sent approximately 4 to 6 weeks after commencement. Arrival time for overseas students will take longer.
- You must make sure the diploma address is correct and up-to-date.
- Instructions on how to change your diploma address can be found here.
FAQ & Troubleshooting
WSU Graduations