Graduation and Commencement Information

Please note, it is the responsibility of each student, along with your advisor, to ensure all necessary requirements have been met for degree or certificate completion. Please closely review all Graduation information before submitting an Application for Graduation form.

Applying For Graduation

Students planning to graduate should follow the Applying for Graduation steps as outlined in the Graduation section of the online Academic Catalog.

If you have questions regarding the Application for Graduation, email Barbara Wells at bwells@southwest.tn.edu or call 901-333-4259.

Testing

• Educational Testing Service (ETS) Proficiency Profile Test
  All Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.) and Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree graduating students are required to take this test.
• Major Field Examination
  All Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree graduating students are required to take an examination in their major field of study.

Commencement - Saturday, May 6, 2017

Southwest is pleased to welcome families, alumni, and friends to the May 2017 Commencement activities on Saturday, May 6, 2017. The ceremony will be held at the Landers Center (opens new window) located in Southaven, Mississippi.

Note: Additional information will be listed as it becomes available.