October Degree Candidates

October 2023 Degree Candidates

Degree Date Listed on the Diploma and Transcript: October 20th, 2023.

 

Remember to check your email frequently for important communications from the Registrar's Office.


Important Dates and Deadlines:
September 1, 2023: Graduation Application Due

Fill out the Graduation Application Form

This form will collect the following important information about you:

  • when you expect to complete your degree requirements

  • your diploma name

  • diploma mailing address

September 8, 2023: Official Transcripts for Approved Transfer of Credit Requests Due

Transcripts must be received by the Registrar’s Office no later than 4:00 PM.

Transfer Credit Information & Guidelines

To fill out a request or to view the status of an existing request:

MyWellesley > Administrivia > Transfer of Credit Requests

Official transcripts must be sent directly from the Hosting College/University to the Registrar's office in paper or e-transcript form.

Send Paper Copies to the following address:

Office of the Registrar, Wellesley College
106 Central Street, Wellesley MA 02481

Send E-Transcripts to: registrar@wellesley.edu

October 4, 2023: Students Notified of Degree Completion Status

Students will be notified of their degree completion status at 5:00 PM.

October 23, 2023: Electronic Diplomas Available to Graduates

An electronic copy of your diploma will be sent to your Wellesley email address. Your electronic diploma is a pdf version of your diploma for your use and for you to share with others including potential employers.

October 23, 2023: Latin Honors Available on the Electronic Diploma

Final Latin Honors will be calculated for all degree recipients after the degree has been conferred. Latin Honors will be included on the paper and electronic copy of the diploma.

October 30, 2023: Official Transcripts That Include Degree Date and Honors

Official transcripts that include the degree date and honors may be ordered.

November 13, 2023: Anticipated Diploma Ship Date
Diplomas

Diplomas will be mailed to the diploma mailing address that you provide through the graduation application. We cannot mail your diploma if you do not provide us with this mailing address. Please note that we are unable to ship to PO boxes. 

Shipping Information

It is anticipated that diplomas will ship out to graduates in November. Tracking information for your diploma will be sent to your Wellesley email address on the day that your diploma is shipped. 

Electronic Diplomas

An electronic copy of your diploma will be sent to your Wellesley email address. Your electronic diploma is a pdf version of your diploma for your use and for you to share with others including potential employers.

Important Notes
  • If you anticipate that your mailing address will change please notify the Registrar’s Office immediately.

  • In the event that you don’t have a diploma mailing address please contact the Registrar’s Office to make arrangements to hold your diploma until further notice.

  • All financial obligations to the College must be met before diplomas and electronic diplomas are released. To check whether you have a diploma hold, log in to Workday. Click on the Academics App. Holds are listed under the My Holds section.

Questions?
  • If you have any questions about how to provide address information or questions about your diploma mailing, please contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@wellesley.edu or call 781-283-2307. 

  • If you have questions about financial obligations and diploma holds, please contact Student Financial Services at sfs@wellesley.edu.