Commencement Checklist - Windward Community College

I Keka, I Kaa Hoe Pae Aku I Kaa Aina

Bail and Paddle, Paddle and Bail, and The Shore (end) is Reached

Verify completion of all degree requirements with your advisor
Step 1: Check Your Progress in STAR
- Login to STAR to check your progress on the Academic Essentials tab
Meet with Your Academic Counselor
- If it looks like everything is complete or you’re not sure, schedule an appointment with your academic counselor.
- At this appointment, you and your counselor will review your degree requirements to verify your eligibility to graduate. If you have met all requirements, you and your counselor will complete the Graduation Certification Form.
Turn in Your Completed Graduation Certification Form by May 8, 2026
- You may also choose to complete the bottom portion of the Graduation Certification Form to order a diploma, however, graduates are not obligated to purchase a diploma. There will be a $25 processing fee for you diploma to be sent.

Purchase Cap and Gown from WCC Bookstore (now available)
- Cap and gowns will be BLACK. If you have your own BLACK cap and gown that you would like to use please bring it to the Student Activity Center (Hale ‘Ākoakoa 232) for approval.

April. Pick up at the Student Activity Center Monday- Thursday from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm (Hale ‘Ākoakoa 232)
Tell your guests to read the family and friends’ instructions and directions and parking guidelines