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Contents
- Student Grad Prep
- Commencement Ceremony
- Post-Graduation Details
- Alumni Foundation
- Contact Us
- Graduation FAQs
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 2027 commencement ceremony or intends to continue taking courses in future semesters.
All Fall 2026 (December) and Summer 2026 (August) graduates are invited to take part in the Spring Commencement Ceremony, which will be held on May 14, 2027, 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
Fall 2026: September 21 - November 20, 2026
Spring 2027: February 8 – April 16, 2027
Summer 2027: June 7 – July 23, 2027
Announcements
Announcements for Spring 2027 graduation will be available in late spring.
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 for Fall 2026, submit the graduation application by October 23, 2026. - Degree Audit Weeks
Students may also schedule a degree audit during one of the designated times below.
Fall 2026 Degree Audit Week: October 5 - 9, 2026
Spring 2027 Degree Audit Week: March 1 - 5, 2027 - REGALIA / Cap & gown pick up
Caps, gowns, and tassels will be distributed April 13 & 14, 2027 (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 15 (M-F, 8:15am - 4:30pm) through May 13. Regalia is FREE to keep.- Ordering Deadline
March 19, 2027 - Honors & Cords, Military
Students with Honors (3.5+ cumulative GPA) or military honors 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. - All other recognition cords, medallions, or academic regalia, students can contact the advisor for additional information.
- Ordering Deadline
Laptops
Graduates - please remember to return your WIT Laptops to the IT Help Desk by May 14.
Evening Reception for Graduates
This special event honors the achievements of our graduates and celebrates their contributions to our communities. More information regarding the evening reception will be available late Spring 2027.
Commencement Ceremony
May 14, 2027
6pm
Tyson Events Center
Sioux City, Iowa
All Fall 2026 (December) and Summer 2026 (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.
Graduates must be lined up no later than 5:15pm on May 14. The processional (entrance of graduates) will begin at 5:40pm, and the Commencement Ceremony will start promptly at 6:00pm.
REGALIA
Come prepared with cap and gown If you miss those pickup dates, regalia will also be available in Admissions starting April 15 (M-F, 8:15am - 4:30pm) through May 13.
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, aiar horns, and cowbells 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
The Commencement Program for Spring 2027 will be available at graduation.
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
$8.50 per transcript for electronic delivery, additional fees will apply for mailing options.
Options: send now (without pending grades), after grades, or after the degree is conferred. Mailed transcripts may take up to ten days.
Visit our Transcripts page for full details on ordering.
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!