For Students of Previous Classes with Unmet Degree Requirements

We are committed to assisting alumnae of previous classes with unmet degree requirements in completing their Wellesley degree.

You will need to work closely with your Class Dean and the Registrar’s Office to formulate a plan to complete the remaining unmet degree requirements.

Where to Start?

Wellesley confers degrees in October, January, and May. To be considered as a degree candidate you will need to complete the Graduation Application by the stated application deadlines.

Degree award dates are listed on the Academic Calendar.

Deadlines

  • October 2025 Degree Candidates
    • Deadline to Submit Graduation Application: Friday, September 5, 2025
    • Deadline to Submit Official Transcripts: Friday, September 12, 2025 @ 4:00 PM
  • January 2026 Degree Candidates
    • Deadline to Submit Graduation Application: Monday, November 17, 2025
    • Deadline to Submit Official Transcripts: Friday, January 2, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
  • May 2026 Degree Candidates
    • Deadline to Submit Graduation Application: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
    • Deadline to Submit Official Transcripts: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 @ 4:00 PM

What’s Next?

After you’ve submitted your graduation application a degree audit of your record will be conducted. Depending on the time of year this may take several weeks. A staff member of the Registrar’s Office will be in contact with you regarding your unmet requirements.

Forms

Alumnae with Unmet PE Requirements

Alumnae may make a proposal for an Independent Study to complete the PE requirement.

  • Every 2 credits needed are equivalent to 12 hours

Read through the information provided below, and contact Keri O'Meara in the PERA department if you have any questions or need further information.

PE Independent Study

This PE Independent Study Proposal Form must be completed for all independent study proposals. The proposal must include:

  • A strong instructional component with clearly outlined learning objectives and goals.

  • Regular supervision/oversight of a recognized (or certified) trainer/coach/instructor is mandatory for the approval process.

    • Contact information of this coach for the committee to verify

    • To help the PE department make informed decisions about independent study proposals, students must include as much detail as possible: activity, location, dates, times, instructor(s) qualifications, etc. Learning/performance objectives are particularly important, so students must emphasize the educational components of their programs.

If a student's program gains approval, the student will be responsible for bi-weekly check-ins with the independent study coordinator. It is the students responsibility to have the coach/instructor follow up with a progress report on a bi-weekly basis to the PE Committee. If these check-ins are missed, this will result in no credit earned.

At the conclusion of the program there will be a required reflection paper and email from the coach/instructor with final attendance and completion validation.

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