Ready to Graduate? After entering your anticipated graduation date in WyoRecords, the Office of the Registrar will certify that your degree program requirements have been met. Once approved, the degree earned is listed on your official transcript. At UW, you may apply to graduate up to two years (six semesters) prior to completing your degree requirements. You can graduate at the end of any semester (spring, summer or fall).
Step 1. Apply to graduate in WyoRecords
→ Sign into WyoRecords and complete the application to graduate using the instructions here!
If you are not planning to walk at Commencement, this is the only step you will need to complete in order to receive your degree.
Congratulations on your achievement!
Planning to walk at Commencement? The Commencement ceremony is a public celebration of your achievements separate from graduation. You do not need to complete all degree requirements to participate in Commencement. It is recommended to know your anticipated graduate date before participating.
Step 2. Register to Walk
→ Please fill out the RSVP form to register to walk at Commencement.
Step 3. Get Your Student Regalia
→ Regalia can be purchased in-store or online throught the UW Bookstore. Feel free to take a look at their online catalog for more details!
Recognizing Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral Degree Recipients.
→ Please note that the Fieldhouse is still a space for graduates only. Graduate families and guests are to meet their graduates in the Arena Auditorium following the ceremony. Guests unable to attend in-person may tune in virtually to the UW Commencement livestream - link available closer to the ceremony date.
UW at Casper celebrates Casper graduates each May! If you are a Casper graduate completing your degree in December, you are welcome to attend the Winter Commencement Ceremony on Main Campus in Laramie. Please register to walk using our RSVP form and feel free to reach out to ssgraduation@uwyo.edu if you have any questions.
Date: December 13th, 2025
Location: Arena-Auditorium
Parking and Shuttles: Please visit the Transportation Services Commencement page for full transportation and parking information!
Disability Services: Are you or a guest in need of accommodations for the ceremony? Please let us know on your form when you register to walk! Alternatively, guests may contact DSS at udss@uwyo.edu or call at 307-766-3073.
Digital Program: The digital program will be available in early December.
Watch UW Commencement
Livestream links will be available closer to the ceremony date. Livestreams will begin approximately 15 minutes prior to each ceremony.
Photography:
All students will be photographed in the Fieldhouse prior to the Commencement ceremony. Additionally, all students will be photographed walking across the stage.
Master's students will be hooded and photographed in the Fieldhouse from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Doctoral students will be hooded and photographed on stage.
Following the ceremony, proofs and photos will be available through the Grad Team.
Photography:
Proofs and photographs are available through the Grad Team.
Please reach out to the Grad Team if you have any questions about your order!
Past Ceremony Videos:
Spring 2024: Morning Undergraduate Ceremony
Spring 2024: Graduate Ceremony
Spring 2024: Afternoon Undergraduate Ceremony
NOTICE: Graduates and guests are reminded that alcohol is prohibited at the War Memorial Fieldhouse and the Arena Auditorium during UW Commencement activities, and to celebrate these accomplishments responsibly. We don't enforce a clear bag policy at the commencement ceremony.