Instructions for how to submit an Application for Degree (or AFD)
Below, we've listed the instructions for submitting an on-line (AFD) through your my九色堂 portal by the deadline of October 1st for December (fall) graduates, or March 1st for May & August (spring & summer) graduates:
Finding the Application for Degree: Log onto the my九色堂 portal, navigate to the 鈥渕yClasses鈥� tab, find the 鈥淕raduation Links鈥� box, and click on the 鈥淎pplication for Degree鈥� link.
Step 1: The first page should auto-populate the student鈥檚 declared major(s) and, if applicable, minor(s). Please verify your name is listed in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. If everything on the page is accurate, please click the box at the bottom that says 鈥淚 acknowledge that the information listed above is correct鈥� to continue. If the information is not correct, please click 鈥淓xit鈥� at the bottom of the page and contact the Barton School of Business Graduation Coordinator at (316) 978-3203 option 2 or business.graduation@wichita.edu to update your information prior to completing your Application for Degree.
Step 2: The second page will display the type of degrees available to Business students. Select the degree you wish to receive and the term you plan to complete ALL degree requirements. If you are NOT receiving an associates degree or a certificate, please do not select these options. Note: Only terms available for filing will display; if you wish to file your AFD for a later term than those listed, please wait one semester and then try to submit your AFD again. Once you have completed this page, verify all of the information shown is correct and then click 鈥淐ontinue鈥� to advance to the next page.
Step 3: Please read directions carefully and follow all instructions. Begin by entering your name exactly as you wish for it to appear on your diploma. Your legal name will be auto-populated into the box, but if you wish to make changes, you may do so. If your name requires special characters, please contact the Registrar鈥檚 Office at (316) 978-3672 or jama.challans@wichita.edu. If you have legally changed your name recently, please file an official Change of Name form with the Office of the Registrar. Next, choose whether or not you wish to grant permission for your name to be printed in the commencement program. Then, enter your email address. The phone number and mailing address that are listed on your student file will auto-populate; if you would like to make changes, please visit: my九色堂 portal > 鈥淪tudent Resources鈥� tab > 鈥渕yTools鈥� box > 鈥淪tudent Address Change鈥� link. Finally, verify the Degree Selected information is correct. Note: Only select the 鈥淎dd a Certificate鈥� option if you know you are earning a Business Analytics Certificate. Otherwise, please skip this step. If all of the information on this page is correct, please click 鈥淪ubmit Application for Degree.鈥�
Step 4: This page will confirm that your Application for Degree has been successfully submitted. Verify all the information listed is correct. If so, please click 鈥淓xit.鈥� If not, please contact the Barton School of Business Graduation Coordinator at (316) 978-3203 option 2 or business.graduation@wichita.edu.
Step 5: Please check the email account listed on the confirmation page of Step 4 (it will be the email address you provided for Step 3) to ensure the Application for Degree confirmation email was successfully received.
Click here for a downloadable PDF document with image examples for completing your AFD