From Start to Finish: Behind the Scenes of Graduation Support

Degree clearance and commencement planning occur outside of the Registrar’s Office and in a decentralized manner at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. This session offers an in-depth look at the Registrar's Office involvement in supporting graduating students and commencement. Attendees will gain insight into the behind-the-scenes coordination, tools, and processes that ensure a successful and seamless graduation experience for students.

First Learning Outcome: Visualize the full timeline and cycle of graduation-related activities, including key milestones for communication, end of term processing, and degree clearance and posting. 

Second Learning Outcome: Explore the Registrar’s Office role in supporting graduation and commencement, including internal and external reporting responsibilities.

Third Learning Outcome: Acquire scalable takeaways and actionable ideas applicable to graduation and degree clearance for any organizational structure or institution size.

Core Competency: Collaborative Decision-Making

Proficiency: Records & Academic Services Proficiencies

Presenter(s): 

Katie Block University of Wisconsin - Madison

Kelly Norton University of Wisconsin - Madison

Anne Eckenrod University of Wisconsin - Madison