Graduation
Policy in Catalog:
Graduation Policy in the Batten School Graduate Catalog
Forms & Surveys:
Apply Online for Graduation (online available for Class of 2027 only)
Batten School Graduate Survey (all students)
Survey of Earned Doctorates (PhD students only)
Check-out Form, Student (DS | Review Process & Sample Form)
Notice of Candidacy for Graduation (use after Oct 1 online filing deadline only)
Resources:
Electronic Thesis or Dissertation (ETD) Submission
Capstone Acceptance
Important Dates & Deadlines
Applying for Graduation:
In order to be reviewed for graduation, you must first complete the online graduation application in Banner Self Service within your window of opportunity (see below). Instructions are provided for your convenience. Once you have submitted the application, any changes must be made manually by submitting a Notice of Candidacy form.
William & Mary has instituted a one-time, non-refundable graduation fee that will be charged to your student account upon applying for graduation. Payment of the fee will be due within 30 days. Changes to your graduation date will not result in additional fees.
If you have any difficulty with completing the online graduation application, contact the [[registrar, Batten School Registrar]] or [[w|wdurba, Wendy Urbano]], the University's Graduation Coordinator, at (757) 221-2807.
Important Deadlines and Dates for Graduation:
| Semester of degree completion: | Online graduation application will be open: | Degree conferral date: | Commencement weekend events: | Recommended completion date of defense or capstone presentation: | Deadline to submit thesis or dissertation in ProQuest or capstone product in W&M ScholarWorks: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | February 15 thru October 1, 2025 | August 21, 2026 | May 15-16, 2026 | July 24, 2026 | August 7, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | February 15 thru October 1, 2026 | January 22, 2027 | May 20-22, 2027 | Nov 20, 2026 (Before Thanksgiving Break) |
December 4, 2026 |
| Spring 2027 | February 15 thru October 1, 2026 | May 22, 2027 | May 20-22, 2027 | April 24, 2027 | May 7, 2027 |
| Summer 2027 | February 15 thru October 1, 2026 | August 27, 2027 | May 20-22, 2027 | July 23, 2027 | August 6, 2027 |
Last Updated by J. Hay on June 10, 2026.