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Mark your calendars for
Caps Off to Commencement
April 23, 2025
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Save-the-date for Caps Off to Commencement, your one stop shop for all of your graduation needs. Stop by, have some fun, grab some pizza, make your own sundae, and prepare for your graduation by meeting with offices and services that will help you to soar!
April 23, 2025
Cleary Alumni & Friends Center
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. & 3–4:30 p.m.
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Benefits of attending Caps Off to Commencement:
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Associate and bachelor's degree candidates — Orders can be placed online at the Bookstore site. Orders placed by April 21 will be available for pickup at Caps Off to Commencement. After the event, all items pending pick up will be available for pickup at the University Bookstore. Orders placed after April 21 will be available at the University Bookstore in approximately 2 days. Need other arrangements? See the website for details. |
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Purchase your diploma frame, graduation announcements, and college ring with Herff Jones*. |
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Records & Registration will mail your diploma to you. This is a convenient time to meet with them to update your mailing address and learn how to order transcripts. |
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Career Services* will be there to meet with you and help you find a job and stay connected. |
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It Make$ Cents!* can help you make the right decisions when it comes to managing your money as a young professional. They can assist you on how to tackle your debt, while saving and investing in your future.
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Participate in the senior class gift and learn more how to give back to UWL from the Student Philanthropy Council*. |
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Get your Commencement ceremony questions answered by Graduate & Extended Learning. |
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Prepare for your financial future with UW Credit Union. |
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Community Engagement* will provide you with tips and tricks on how to get involved and give back in any community you find yourself in after graduation. |
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*Booths with merch or giveaways.
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Commencement Ceremonies
Saturday, May 17, 2025
La Crosse Center
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There will be three ceremonies:
- 9:30 a.m.
- College of Business Administration
- School of Education (all majors)
- 12:30 p.m.
- Associate Degree Candidates
- College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities
- Graduate Degree Candidates
- 3:30 p.m.
- College of Science & Health
Undergraduate Student Instructions
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Students should arrive at the La Crosse Center 45 minutes prior to the ceremony to receive specific instruction.
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You must wear a cap and gown in order to participate in the commencement program.
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Upon your arrival at the La Crosse Center, please proceed to the north side of the building and enter under the La Crosse Center logo. Once inside the entry, please proceed straight ahead to the stairwell to go down to North Hall.
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Once inside North Hall, locate your College or School and advance to the tables to receive your name reader card. Only graduates will be allowed through this entrance—no family and guests will be permitted into this area.
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Student Marshals will be scattered throughout the area to answer any questions and direct you where to go—they will be dressed in GRAY gowns.
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Coat racks will be available.
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North Hall area is not a secure area. Please refrain from bringing any valuables.
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Parking:
• La Crosse Center parking ramp located on 2nd Street & Jay Street
• Parking ramp located on Jay & Front Streets
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The ceremony will last approximately 2 hours. Doors to the La Crosse Center open 60 minutes before the ceremony.
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No tickets are required to attend the commencement ceremonies. A maximum of six (6) guests per graduating student is recommended.
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If you do not plan on attending the Spring Commencement ceremony you do not need to notify anyone—you simply do not show for the program. NOTE: Diploma covers are provided to graduating students at the Commencement ceremony. If you do not attend a ceremony, you may request that your diploma cover is mailed to you. There is a $15 fee for shipping/handling.
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Accessibility accommodations:
Graduates, if you need specific accommodations to participate in commencement, email your request to ex@uwlax.edu. Guests may find accessibility information on our website.
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