INFORMATION FOR
Graduation (Program completion)
We have three graduation dates for the on-campus program: January 25 (fall), May 25 (spring), and September 1 (summer).
For WP Online program we have six graduation dates: November 1 (fall-1), January 25 (fall-2), April 1 (spring-1), May 25 (spring-2), and July 31 (summer-1), September 1 (summer-2).
In order for a student to graduate, they must fulfill their requirements, such as, complete all their credits in their major, satisfy financial obligations, and apply for graduation. Any student who misses the deadline can apply for the next semester's graduation. Disregard the comprehensive requirement as this does not apply to nursing students. Diplomas and official transcripts will not be available until 6 weeks after the graduation date (degree conferral date). Nursing DOES NOT send out transcripts.
All students need to apply for graduation on WP Connect.
WP Connect - Student tab - Graduation – Apply for Graduate Graduation.
See link below for more information on application deadlines and graduation dates (conferral dates).
https://www.wpunj.edu/registrar/graduation-information/
Diplomas - available 4-6 weeks after the graduation date (degree conferral date)
Diplomas will be available for pickup at the Registrar’s office, Morrison Hall Room G-03 (lower level).
Please note: you must bring photo ID to pick up your diploma.
If you wish to have another pick up your diploma on your behalf, you must send an email to diplomainfo@wpunj.edu.
You must use your student email, provide your full name, ID# and the full name of the person who will be picking up your diploma. The person picking up the diploma must show photo ID.
*Post Master's Certificate students will have their certificates mailed out 4 weeks after graduation.
Commencement (Celebration at Prudential - not mandatory)
A student can also register to walk in commencement, which occurs every May. This is not a requirement. Students must apply in order to attend commencement. Post Masters Students are not eligible for commencement.
Apply on WP Connect
WP Connect - Student tab - Graduation - Register to walk in May Commencement.
See link for more information and deadlines to apply. https://www.wpunj.edu/commencement/graduate-ceremony/
AANP & ANCC certification (complete forms on their website)
The board of nursing requires an official transcript. William Paterson University requires students to pay a fee for an official transcript. Nursing DOES NOT send out transcripts.
We have three graduation dates for the on-campus program: January 25 (fall), May 25 (spring), and August 30 (summer).
The WP Online program has six graduation dates: November 1 (fall-1), January 25 (fall-2), April 1 (spring-1), May 25 (spring-2), and July 31 (summer-1), August 30 (summer-2).
To request an official transcript log onto WP Connect:
WP Connect - Student tab- My Degree - Official transcript. Diplomas
Note: Official transcripts will not be available until 6 weeks after the graduation date (degree conferral date). Please make sure to check off degree posted. If this is not checked and it is completed before waiting the 6 weeks after the graduation date, the transcript will be delivered without the correct information and it will not be approved by the examination board. The student will then need to purchase another transcript.
If you need a completion letter because the exam will be taken before transcripts are posted, please email the director Dr. Cheryl Hollema, hollemac@wpunj.edu, and copy Jami Jennings, jenningsj3@wpunj.edu. Anything over 30 days will require a letter from the University.
*If a student has passed their exam, they can only begin practicing once their official transcript is completed.
