• 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

      • Listed under Programs.

    • Honors for cumulative degree GPA will not show on the GIV.

      • Cumulative Degree GPA Honors

        • Cum Laude: 3.500 to 3.690

        • Magna Cum Laude: 3.700 to 3.890

        • Summa Cum Laude: 3.900 to 4.000

      • 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.

    • General information can be found on the Name Changes page.

  • 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.