Category: Commencement / Degree Information

Spring 2025 graduates can find information regarding their diplomas on the Registrar’s Office webpage (wichita.edu/diplomas).

• The deadline to submit a name change for spring diplomas is the last day of classes, May 8.
• Diploma distribution for the spring 2025 semester begins July 1. Diplomas can be picked up at the transcript window on the first floor of Jardine Hall; graduates must show identification.
• Graduates can request to have the diploma mailed to them (and pay mailing costs) through myWSU under the myClasses tab, clicking “Graduation Links” and “Request for Diploma Mailing.”
• Undergraduate students who wish to take courses after graduation must must reactivate their record after receiving their diploma.

The Military and Veterans Services stoles and cords are available for military and veteran students graduating in the spring. Stole choices are red or blue; cord is red, white and blue. Swing by the office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May 9 on the third floor of the Shocker Success Center, room 318, to get your graduation regalia. Must present a Shocker ID at pickup.

Each year, Wichita State’s graduating class leaves behind their days as Shocker students to begin their journey as Shocker alumni. Giving a graduating class gift of $20.25 marks this occasion with an exclusive zipper pull for commencement regalia in recognition of your generosity. Gifts can be made toward whatever program, scholarship or initiative inspires you.

Together, your class will make a lasting impact on Wichita State and the lives of students just like you for years to come.

Commencement is coming up. All spring and summer 2025 graduates must RSVP to attend the May commencement by April 17. If you did not receive the RSVP email and believe you should have, email commencement@wichita.edu or visit wichita.edu/commencement.

Graduating Shockers, order your commencement T-shirt today. Your name will be listed on the back with all the other spring 2025 grads. These are only available by ordering online in advance. Shirts will be available for pickup at commencement.

Graduating Shockers, visit the Shocker Store for the Grad Fair. Swing by the Rhatigan Student Center store from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 1 and 2 to purchase regalia, order class rings and announcements, enjoy snacks and prize giveaways, and more.

Students, would you like to represent your home country during commencement? The RSC Shocker Store now carries various stoles in store from different countries and can order stoles from over 100 more countries/territories.

To see the selection of countries the Shocker Store can order stoles for, visit the online storefront. The store will place orders after the April 11 deadline, with approximate delivery date of April 28. For more information or to order a stole, email shockerstore@wichita.edu.

Military and Veteran Services will provide stoles and cords for graduating student veterans for the fall semester. Call 316-978-3856 or stop by the office in 318 Student Success Center to pick them up. Students must show an ID and validate their graduation. Military and Veteran Services office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fall 2024 graduates may find information regarding their diplomas on the Registrar’s Office webpage.

• The deadline to submit a name change on diplomas is the last day of classes, Dec. 5, 2024.
• The diploma distribution date for the fall 2024 semester is Feb. 10, 2025. Diplomas can be picked up at the transcript window on the first floor of Jardine Hall, and graduates must show identification.
• Graduates can request to have the diploma mailed to them for a fee through myWSU under the myClasses tab, clicking “Graduation Links” and “Request for Diploma Mailing.”
• Undergraduate students who wish to take courses after graduation need to reactivate their record after receiving their diploma.

Graduating Shockers, you can order your commencement T-shirt starting today. Your name will be listed on the back with all the other fall 2024 grads. These are only available by ordering online. Shirts will be available for pickup at commencement.