Graduation Information

December 2020 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 December. As a 2020 graduate, you have adapted with grit and grace during this remarkable moment in history. At this time, Concordia University is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and potential implications on in-person gatherings. Further information regarding plans for December 2020 commencement will be shared at the end of September. Please continue to watch our commencement webpage for updates about the December commencement exercises.

All students who plan to graduate this December are required to apply for graduation. Students who completed their graduation application for the spring 2020 do not need to reapply for graduation.

Prepare for December 2020 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 December must complete the Graduation Application. Please note, the last day to complete the Graduation Application is Friday, October 16, 2020. 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

Celebrate on Social

Follow CUW social in the days leading up to commencement for our ongoing celebration of the Class of 2020.

#CUWgrad20

Use #CUWgrad20 to help us celebrate the Class of 2020, and don’t forget to tag us in your posts on your favorite social media channels.

2020 Facebook Frame

Mark your status as a Class of 2020 grad with a profile picture frame. Click here to get the frame.

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