Graduation is an exciting milestone for students and a meaningful event for family, friends, and the community. Below is everything needed to prepare, including how to apply, what to expect, and important details for before, during, and after the ceremony.
Step 1
Apply for
Graduation
Use MyWIT > Graduation > Graduation Application to submit your application.
Step 2
Order
Cap/Gown
Use MyWIT > Graduation > Order Caps and Gowns to order your regalia.
Step 3
Attend
Graduation
Stay tuned to this page and watch your email for Commencement updates.
Step 4
Stay in
Touch
Once you graduate, you are officially an alum. Keep in touch with our Alumni Foundation!

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Student Grad Prep

Apply for Graduation

Students completing a certificate, diploma, or degree must apply for graduation so the college can officially confirm all academic requirements have been met. This is required even if a student does not plan to participate in the May 2026 commencement ceremony or intends to continue taking courses in future semesters.

All Fall 2025 (December) and Summer 2025 (August) graduates are invited to take part in the Spring Commencement Ceremony, which will be held on May 8, 2026, at the Tyson Events Center.

To ensure a student’s name is included in the Commencement program and to become eligible to participate in the ceremony, the graduation application must be submitted by the published deadlines.

How to Apply

  • Log into MyWIT > Graduation > Graduation Application
  • Fill out required information and submit.

Graduation Application Dates

Spring 2026: February 9 – April 17, 2026
Summer 2026: June 8 – July 24, 2026

Degree Audit

A degree audit is used to confirm that all program, credit, and GPA requirements have been met. After submitting the graduation application, the college will automatically complete a preliminary degree audit. Students will only be contacted if there are deficiencies in course requirements, credit hours, or GPA. A final degree audit will be conducted after final grades are processed at the end of the semester.

  • Priority Review
    To receive priority review, submit the graduation application by March 20, 2026.
  • Degree Audit Weeks
    Students may also schedule a degree audit during one of the designated times below.
    Spring 2026 Degree Audit Week: March 2-6, 2026
  • REGALIA / Cap & gown pick up
    Caps, gowns, and tassels will be distributed April 14 & 15, 2026 (9am - 4pm).
    Sioux City at the Dunker Student Center
    Cherokee and Denison at the campus's main desk.
    If you miss those pickup dates, regalia will also be available in Admissions starting April 16 (M-F, 8:15am - 4:30pm) through May 7. Regalia is FREE to keep.
    • Ordering Deadline
      March 20, 2026
    • Honors, Military, & PTK Cords
      Student in Honors (3.5+ cumulative GPA), military, and Phi Theta Kappa will receive recognition cords during regalia pickup. GPA for honors is based on courses completed throughout the Fall term, since Spring grades are not finalized before Commencement.

Evening Reception for Graduates

This special event honors the achievements of our graduates and celebrates their contributions to our communities.

Denison Campus: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - RSVP for Denison
Cherokee Campus: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 - RSVP for Cherokee
Sioux City Campus: Thursday, May 7, 2026 - RSVP for Sioux City

This event is not a replacement for the Western Iowa Tech Commencement Ceremony. Additional information will be shared in the coming weeks. Questions may be directed to inclusion@witcc.edu.

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Commencement Ceremony

May 8, 2026
6pm
Tyson Events Center
Sioux City, Iowa

All Fall 2025 (December) and Summer 2025 (August) graduates are invited to take part in the Spring Commencement ceremony.

Ceremony Details

Check-in / Line-up
Graduates check in for the processional between 4:30pm and 5pm at Tyson Events Center. Family and guest entrance is through the Prime Bank Box Office doors.

REGALIA
Come prepared with cap and gown If you miss those pickup dates, regalia will also be available in Admissions starting April 16 (M-F, 8:15am - 4:30pm) through May 7.

Guests, Access and Venue Policies

GUESTS / TICKETS
No tickets are required. There is no limit on the number of family members or friends you may invite.

VENUE POLICIES AND PARKING
Tyson Events Center operates a clear-bag policy; security screening will be in place. Outside food and drinks are not allowed; bottled water may be purchased. The venue is cashless. Traffic and parking may be congested - plan to arrive early. Balloons are prohibited.

Watch Online

Friends and family who want to watch the graduation ceremonies will be able to them view live on YouTube at youtube.com/wittv.

Commencement Program

A digital version of the commencement program will be made available prior to the ceremony.

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Post-Graduation Details

Announcements, Photos and Transcripts

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Download the graduation announcement PDF and share it with family/friends. (This will be available closer to commencement.)

PHOTOGRAPHY
A professional photographer will take photos during the ceremony. Photos will be available for purchase approximately two weeks after the event.

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
$8 per transcript for electronic or $10.50 if mailed.
Options: send now (without pending grades), after grades, or after the degree is conferred. Mailed transcripts may take up to ten days.

UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
Accessible anytime via MyWIT > Academic Self Services > Unofficial Transcript.

DIPLOMAS
You'll receive a digital version of your official diploma via Parchment once it's issued. Your paper diploma will arrive by mail a few weeks later. Duplicate paper copies may be ordered ($20 fee).

Alumni Foundation

Once you graduate, you are automatically an alum of Western Iowa Tech and will become a part of the Alumni Association. We'd love for you to keep in touch and let us know how you're doing. Follow us on Facebook!

 

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Graduation FAQs

Even if you do not plan to walk in the commencement ceremony, you need to apply for graduation. This graduation will trigger a degree audit. This is the process that verifies you have all the required credits and classes to graduate with your intended degree. This is required whether you participate in commencement or not.
First, you'll have to order your cap and gown before the deadline. 
Cap and gown pick up schedule is as follows:
Pickup Days: April 14 and 15 from 9am - 4pm
Sioux City: Dunker Student Center
Denison and Cherokee: pick up at the main desk
If you miss these days, they will be available in Admissions April 16 - May 7, during regular hours.
Western Iowa Tech and Tyson Events Center does not limit the number of friends and family - we want you to celebrate with your loved ones. There are no tickets to buy, and attending Commencement is free to all. Be sure to check out the Tyson Events Center policies for those attending regarding what you can or cannot bring.
Western Iowa Tech Mass Comm will be streaming the ceremony on Western Iowa Tech and WITtv for free to anyone who cannot attend the event in person.