Graduation Information

May 2021 Commencement

Congratulations and God’s blessings to you as you finalize the plans to become a Concordia University Wisconsin graduate!

Congratulations, CUW Graduate! All of us at Concordia feel privileged and proud to be part of your life story, and we encourage you to take a moment to reflect and rejoice. You have done it, and what you have done is a big deal!

We are eager to celebrate your accomplishments this May. As a 2021 graduate, you have adapted with grit and grace during this remarkable moment in history. The university is currently working to determine what May 2021 commencement ceremonies will entail given COVID-19. More details will be communicated from the Provost over the coming weeks.

All students who plan to graduate this May are required to apply for graduation.

Prepare for May 2021 Graduation

Prospective Graduate & Undergraduate graduates, please review the steps below to properly prepare for graduation.

Step 1: Review your graduation status and complete the Graduation Application

This is an essential step to acquiring your diploma. All prospective graduates who plan to graduate in May must complete the Graduation Application. Please note, the last day to complete the Graduation Application is Friday, March 19, 2021. Applications completed after the deadline will result in the graduate's name NOT appearing in the graduation program.

Graduation Applications are completed through Banner Self-Service. To access the Graduation Application through Banner Self Service, complete the following steps:

Log into the portal
Click the Student tab
Click Banner Self-Service
Click Student
Click Apply to Graduate

You can also access Banner Self-Service by clicking the link below (you will be required to log into the portal). Directions regarding how to complete the Graduation Application can be found here.

Graduation Application

Step 2: Pay graduation fee

Step 3: Purchase a cap and gown

Graduates eligible for May commencement are welcome to purchase a cap and gown. Graduates can purchase a cap and gown through Jostens prior to the deadlines indicated below.

May Graduation Cap & Gown Ordering Deadlines:

All Rentals and Ship to School Orders:
- Deadline for ordering a Bachelor’s or Associate’s package: Sunday, April 4, 2021
- Deadline for ordering a Master’s package: Sunday, March 21, 2021
- Deadline for ordering a Doctorate rental package: Sunday, March 21, 2021
  
  *Any orders Ship to School may be picked up and paid in the Bookstore any time after April 27th, 2021. Prices are similar to "Homeship.”
Homeship Orders:
- Associate and Bachelor packages can be ordered through April 15th
- Master and Doctorate packages can be ordered through April 1st

Doctoral candidates are also welcome to purchase their regalia, but are not required to do so. Doctoral candidates can purchase their regalia by visiting Josten's website and selecting the "Sussex" Package.

Graduate Tribute

Each year, the Strategic Communications team features a graduating student from each of Concordia’s six academic schools. Read this year’s highlights on our blog.

Read Highlights