All degree and certificate-seeking students must apply for Program Completion to graduate. Submit your application during registration for your final semester.
These deadlines ensure the Registrar’s Office notifies you of any schedule changes before the Census Date of your final semester. You can apply for Program Completion throughout your final semester, but delays may cause you to miss important graduation communications.
To be included in a Commencement ceremony, your Program Completion application must be approved by early November for Fall Commencement or early April for Spring Commencement.
Graduation is the completion of all degree requirements, verified by the Registrar after final grades. Diplomas are issued 6-8 weeks after the term ends.
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Commencement is a ceremony held in December and late April/early May to celebrate graduates. Participants wear regalia, walk the stage, and celebrate with family and friends.
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Use the Academic Progress Report (APR) in Workday to track your degree or certificate requirements. The APR replaced the uAchieve degree audit in WebOPUS.
Access Your APR from the Academics app in Workday:
From your Profile:
How to read the report:
Note: If your APR appears incorrect, email the Registrar’s Office at gradcheck@fortlewis.edu.
Register as early as possible for your final semester of classes when you plan to apply for Program Completion. If you plan to finish in the summer, register early for spring and summer classes.
Find your Registration Appointments in Workday:
Review the Registration Checklist
Double-check your declared programs. If you need to add or drop majors, minors, concentrations, or certificates, complete the "Program Changes Form" in the Student Resource Center. For questions, email gradcheck@fortlewis.edu.
When you are on track to fulfill all degree or certificate requirements by the end of your final semester, it’s time to apply for Program Completion. This allows the Registrar’s Office to review your record, confirm your graduation status, and prepare for commencement. Your application must be approved by the Registrar’s Office to have your name included in the Commencement program.
Remember, Graduation and Commencement are separate events and may occur at different times.
All official communications about your application status will be sent to your FLC email from the Registrar’s Office via gradcheck@fortlewis.edu. Your application for Program Completion will either be approved or remain pending due to missing requirements (which will be outlined in the email).
If you resolve your missing requirements, your application will be re-evaluated for approval.
You may request a course substitution or waiver any time prior to degree conferral by submitting an Exceptions to Graduation Requirements Request Form. The Registrar’s Office will email you when the request is processed.
Learn more about exceptions to Graduation requirements
The fee includes your graduation regalia, diploma, and related costs, and applies even if you do not attend Commencement. Undergraduate students pay the graduation fee with their first semester fees. Graduate students are charged an $80 fee after submitting the application for Program Completion.
Email: skyhawkstation@fortlewis.eduPhone: 970-247-7301Drop-in: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday
Skyhawk Station staff will check you in and guide you to a self-service kiosk or connect you with a Skyhawk Specialist or Advisor.