{"id":11236,"date":"2023-03-16T15:28:52","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T19:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/virginiawestern.staging.tempurl.host\/iet-services\/?page_id=11236&preview_id=11236"},"modified":"2026-11-02T15:07:12","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T20:07:12","slug":"apply-for-graduation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/iet-services\/myvwcc-help\/apply-for-graduation\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply for Graduation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

To apply for graduation, you must be logged into MyVWCC<\/strong><\/a> and inside the Student Information System<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Click on your Academic Records & Progress<\/strong> tile.
    \"Academic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Click Apply for Graduation<\/strong> on the left (near the bottom of the list).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Verify all the information on the screen is correct, especially your address as this is where your diploma\/certificates will be sent. All notifications about graduation will be sent to your VCCS student email. If your information needs to be corrected, click Update Address<\/strong> in the bottom right.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. If your information is correct, click the yellow Proceed with Making Application<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Select your Institution<\/strong>. If you have multiple institutions listed, choose VW286 Va Western Community College<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Select the Term<\/strong>. The only term available will be the current term, except during the time both the spring and summer applications are available for summer students who wish to participate in the Commencement Ceremony. In this case, make sure you choose the correct term for your graduation.\n