Commencement
UW-Whitewater will celebrate the historic 150th graduating class of Warhawks in a virtual ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at 1 p.m. (CST).
The combined event will include May, August and December graduates and will feature three student speakers, university leaders and a keynote speaker.
The ceremony will be presented according to college, each with an estimated run time of approximately one hour, and it will be pre-recorded so viewers can be sure to capture the moment their Warhawk’s name is read aloud and shown on screen. Diplomas will be mailed out by Feb. 15, 2021.
THE SPEAKERS
Melvin Juette
A member of the UW-Whitewater Class of 1992, Melvin is a two-time Paralympics bronze medalist and member of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association Hall of Fame.
Brian Martinez
A service-oriented leader, Brian graduated with a degree in political science with a legal studies emphasis and a paralegal certificate.
Alex Ostermann
A marketing graduate, Alex served as student body president and mentored a new generation of Warhawks.
Jaclyn Wolf
A liberal arts major at the Rock County campus, Jaclyn will receive an associate degree.
Warhawks Rising Social Media Campaign
Engage with graduating students on Facebook, where they share a photo and highlights from their college experience and offer a shoutout to a faculty or staff member who made a difference in their lives. The photos will be available to view Monday, Dec. 14.
Commencement Ceremony Video Links
Links to each college’s video will be live at 1 p.m. (CST) on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
School of Graduate Studies (all master's degrees, including MBAs) »
College of Arts and Communication »
College of Business and Economics »
College of Education and Professional Studies »
College of Integrated Studies (Rock County) »
College of Letters and Sciences »
Congratulations, class of 2020! GO WARHAWKS!
Make sure you have filled out your graduation application, which can be accessed in your Student Center in WINS. Please see the WINS How-To page Graduation - Apply.
If you have questions about your graduation status, contact the Registrar’s Office or your specific college immediately:
Arts and Communication – 262-472-1221
Business and Economics – Advising and Career Services Office, 262-472-4900
Education and Professional Studies – Jillian Smith, 262-472-1059
Integrated Studies – 608-898-6541
Letters and Sciences – Deb Connelly, 262-472-1620
Associate of Arts Degree – Registrar's Office, 262-472-1570
Graduation regalia for both Undergraduates and Masters students are available for purchase from the University Bookstore. You can purchase cap, gown, tassel, and diploma frames either in-store or through our website.
Online orders can be shipped to you, or they can be picked up at the Bookstore in our contact-free bins during our business hours.
Any questions can be sent to oedingg@uww.edu or you may contact the store at 262-472-1280.
