INFORMATION FOR
Graduation (Program completion)
We have three graduation dates for the on-campus program: January 25 (fall), May 25 (spring), and September 1 (summer).
For WP Online program we have six graduation dates: November 1 (fall-1), January 25 (fall-2), April 1 (spring-1), May 25 (spring-2), and July 31 (summer-1), September 1 (summer-2).
In order for a student to graduate, they must fulfill their requirements, such as, complete all their credits in their major, satisfy financial obligations, and apply for graduation. Any student who misses the deadline can apply for the next semester's graduation. Disregard the comprehensive requirement as this does not apply to nursing students. Nursing DOES NOT send out transcripts.
All students need to apply for graduation on WP Connect.
WP Connect - Student tab - Graduation – Apply for Graduate Graduation.
See the Registrar's link below for more information on application deadlines and graduation dates (conferral dates).
https://www.wpunj.edu/registrar/graduation-information/
Diplomas - See the Registrar's website for more information. Diplomas will be mailed to the address on file after degrees are awarded based on the award dates posted on the Registrar's graduation website. https://www.wpunj.edu/registrar/graduation-information/
Certificates - (for post-master's students) See the Registrar's website for more information. https://www.wpunj.edu/registrar/graduation- information/duplicate-diplomas.html
Commencement (Celebration at Prudential - not mandatory)
A student can also register to walk in commencement, which occurs every May. This is not a requirement. Students must apply in order to attend commencement. Post Masters Students are not eligible for commencement.
Apply on WP Connect
WP Connect - Student tab - Graduation - Register to walk in May Commencement.
See link for more information and deadlines to apply. https://www.wpunj.edu/commencement/graduate-ceremony/
AANP & ANCC certification (complete forms on their website)
AANP - The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (aanpcert.org)
ANCC - https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/
The board of nursing requires an official transcript. William Paterson University requires students to pay a fee for an official transcript. Nursing DOES NOT send out transcripts.
We have three graduation dates for the on-campus program: January 25 (fall), May 25 (spring), and August 30 (summer).
The WP Online program has six graduation dates: November 1 (fall-1), January 25 (fall-2), April 1 (spring-1), May 25 (spring-2), and July 31 (summer-1), August 30 (summer-2).
To request an official transcript log onto WP Connect:
WP Connect - Student tab- My Degree - Official transcript. Diplomas
Note: Official transcripts will not be available until 6 weeks after the graduation date (degree conferral date). Please make sure to check off degree posted. If this is not checked and it is completed before waiting the 6 weeks after the graduation date, the transcript will be delivered without the correct information and it will not be approved by the examination board. The student will then need to purchase another transcript. A student can sit for their exam if their transcript is not ready, however, the student will not receive their score until the official transcript is received by the certification board. Any questions regarding transcripts, see link https://www.wpunj.edu/centerss/records/.
Students can sit for their exam if their program completion date is within 30 days of their graduation date (conferral date). Anything over 30 days will require a letter from the University. If you need a completion letter because the program completion date is more than 30 days from the graduation date, please email the director Dr. Cheryl Hollema, hollemac@wpunj.edu, and copy Jami Jennings, jenningsj3@wpunj.edu.
*If a student has passed their exam, they can only begin practicing once their official transcript is received by AANP/ANCC.
