How to Apply for Your Degree
PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE YOU APPLY!
Application and Fee Information:
The term application deadline is the Friday of the 4th week of classes for that term. Each application requires payment of a $40.00 non-refundable fee, and there is one degree or certificate per application. You must apply and pay again if you do not meet requirements in the term of application.
To complete a web application, you must be able to pay immediately with Discover, Mastercard, American Express or electronic check. An additional convenience fee is associated with these payments. Only currently registered students may choose to add the $40.00 fee to their tuition and fee accounts, and pay later:
- If you choose to pay later with your Federal loan(s) such as Perkins, PELL or SEOG, and you have not yet completed the Title IV Authorization Form to cover additional fees, please click here.
- If you choose to pay later and have no financial aid to cover your account balance, we advise you to avoid nonrefundable late fees by paying promptly rather than waiting for a paper bill. You may pay electronically, mail payment to the Cashier, or visit the Cashier to pay in person. Click here to read more about the available modes of payment.
We Need Correct Information to Process Your Application!
Use the links at the top of the Self-Service Web pages to access, review and update your WSU record information:
- Link to “Personal Information.” Please be sure that we have your correct mailing address and telephone number, WSU e-mail address, and name. As always, it is necessary for you to regularly check your WSU e-mail for important messages.
- Link to “Student Services & Financial Aid” and then click on “Student Academic & Financial Records.” Resolve any active holds. Display your transcript and review your college, major and academic standing; if you have any questions or concerns about this information, contact your school/college advisor. Check your account summary and pay any outstanding balances.
When You Are Ready to Apply:
To begin a new application or continue work on an application-in-progress, click on “Apply for Degree or Certificate”. In-progress applications include those with sections remaining to be completed, or with fee payment yet to be made. After payment is made, applications remain in progress until system update processes reach completion.
To view your applications with all sections completed, fee paid and system update processes completed, click on “Display Processed Applications Summary.”
If you begin to apply but decide to complete your application later, simply click on the appropriate link at the bottom of the page where you are working, or use one of the links at the top of the page to return to another Student Self Service menu of your choice.
WSU Combined Degree Applications:
Combined Degree applications involving WSU Law School or WSU School of Medicine require you to contact your professional school as soon as final grades have been posted, and have your completed transcript of professional work sent to the Student Records Office.
State of Michigan Teacher Certifications:
College of Education students wishing to apply for State of Michigan teacher certification (which is different from applying for a WSU education certificate on this website) must file that application in the Academic Services/Teacher Certification Office, 469 Education Bldg., (313) 577-1788.
WSU Commencement Ceremony:
WSU confers degrees in Winter, Spring/Summer and Fall Terms, but conducts only one University-wide graduation ceremony each year in May. The ceremony is for students completing degrees only. The previous December graduates and the current May graduates are invited to participate. Spring/Summer graduates are encouraged to apply for graduation by March 3rd(being mindful to apply for the proper term of Spring/Summer) to be invited for May commencement.
WSU Diploma and Certificate Delivery and Pick-Up:
Your WSU diploma or certificate will be mailed within six weeks of the end of the semester in which your diploma was granted. If you would like to pick up your diploma, arrangements may be made by calling ahead to the records office at 313-577-7965.