Graduation

Congratulations!

Your program completion is near and it is time to apply for your graduation. The staff at Wiregrass is proud of your accomplishments and welcomes this opportunity to assist you in achieving your educational and career goals. Applying for graduation is the first step.

  • Please note: students must apply for graduation to be awarded program completion and for resulting graduation status to be indicated on academic transcript.  

In order to be eligible for a degree, diploma, or technical certificate of credit, your must meet all of the following requirements:

  1. Complete the required courses in the program of study for which you are applying to graduate, as prescribed by the course catalog specific to the term you were admitted under. Students taking off more than two quarters will be entered under a new catalog term. Course substitutions must be approved by the program coordinator, academic dean, or vice president of academic affairs.
  2. Be in good academic standing, have a graduation grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 and have a “C” in all courses that apply toward graduation.
  3. Complete a minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of the coursework required for major at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College.
  4. Satisfy all financial obligations to the college and be free of any holds on your academic record.
  5. Complete the application by the end of the second week of the quarter for which you are applying to graduate, follow all instructions on application, and submit the completed form to the Registrar’s Office. Students wishing to participate in a commencement ceremony will be required to pay a $35.00 fee.
  6. Students completing diplomas and associate of applied science degrees with a graduation GPA of 3.66 or better will graduate with honors.

Upcoming Commencement Ceremonies

Friday, September 24, 2010 at 10:00 AM
Ben Hill - Irwin Campus
Charles Harris Learning Center

Friday, December 17, 2010 at 10:00 AM
Valdosta - Mathis Auditorium
2300 North Ashley Street

Friday, March 25, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Northern Region (Fitzgerald or Douglas) - Venue TBA

Friday, June 17, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Valdosta - Venue TBA

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Amanda Leavy
Graduation Coordinator
Valdosta Campus
Berrien Hall, Bldg. 100
Phone: (229) 249-2670
Fax: (229) 259-2095
amanda.leavy@wiregrass.edu

Office hours on all campuses by appointment; please email or call Ms. Leavy for more information.

Programs of Study Link Please use this link to print the most current curriculum for your  program of study.

Catalog Links Please use this link to access current and archived editions of the student catalogs.

Application for Graduation