Graduation: How to Apply and Update Graduation Information

Last edit date: 4/9/2026

Purpose: This guide shows how to apply for graduation, update your degree name, and change your graduation term using the Graduation Application & Status card in RamPortal.

Contents
Navigation
Apply for Graduation
Update Degree Name
Change Expected Graduation Term
Useful Links
  1. Log in to RamPortal using your WCU Single Sign On (SSO).
  2. Locate the Graduation Application & Status card on your home page.
    Graduation Application
    Fig. 1

APPLY FOR GRADUATION

  1. From the Graduation Application & Status card, select Apply to Graduate. See Fig 1.
  2. Confirm your Curriculum (major/degree) is correct.
    • Carefully review the message at the top of the page.
    • If incorrect, contact the Registrar’s Office before continuing.
  3. Select your degree, then click Continue. See Fig 2.
    • If you are applying for multiple programs, you must submit a separate application for each program.

    Apply for graduation
    Fig. 2
  4. Select your Graduation Date, then click Continue. See Fig 3.
    Graduation Ceremony Attendance
    Fig. 3
  5. Choose whether you will attend the ceremony, then click Continue.
  6. Choose your Payment Method, then click Continue.
  7. Review the Graduation Application Summary.
    • If correct, click Submit Request.
    • If incorrect, click Back.
  8. Review the Acknowledgement page.

UPDATE DEGREE NAME

Use this option to update how your name will appear on your degree.

  1. From the Graduation Application and Status card, select Update Degree Name.
  2. Update your name and then click Save. See Fig 4.
    Update degree name
    Fig. 4
  3. Return to your RamPortal homepage, where your updated name will display on the Graduation Application & Status card.

CHANGE EXPECTED GRADUATION TERM

Requests to change your expected graduation term are submitted to the Registrar’s Office for review.

  1. From the Graduation and Application status card, select the Change Graduation Application Term ticket link. See Fig 1.
  2. Complete the form:
    • Choose Change Graduation Application Term as the challenge.
    • Provide the remainder of the information and submit the form.

Additional resources can be found by scrolling down on the card in the Useful Links dropdown:

  • Commencement Information
  • Graduation Timeline
  • Graduation Requirements Policy
  • Learn about your Paper Credential
  • Learn about your Digital Credential
Useful links
Fig. 5

For support, please submit an AES Support Portal ticket.