Graduation and Commencement - Frequently Asked Questions
You will receive an email confirmation through your Missouri State email address.
You can also review what you submitted on the Graduation Application and Status Review link in the "Graduation & Commencement" card in My Missouri State.
Email the Office of the Registrar at Registrar@MissouriState.edu and provide your BearPass number and specific information that needs to be changed.
Yes, you need to inform the Office of the Registrar to expect transfer work to come
in at the end of the semester. There is an information box at the bottom of the Application
to Graduate where you can list specific classes that will be transferred. Assuming
your transfer work will fulfill your remaining graduation requirements, you will receive
an email informing you of the specific deadline when the official transcript of the
coursework must be received and evaluated by the Admissions Office.
No, we do not require official transcripts or grade verification of the coursework
prior to commencement day. However, you must request an official transcript be sent directly to the Missouri
State Office of Admissions as soon as your transfer work has been graded.
No, name cards for all graduation candidates are prepared in advance by the Office
of the Registrar. Students pick up their name card in Hammons Student Center on commencement
day. If you are not present, your name will not be announced during the ceremony.
No, do not bring personal items with you as there is no safe place to store them.
If you are eligible for scholastic honors, you may pick up an honors cordon in Hammons
Student Center the day of commencement to wear in the ceremony. Additionally, Honors
College graduates receive a blue stole to wear. Honors are included in the printed
program and included in the announcement of your name during the ceremony.
No, current grades are not due from faculty until the week after commencement. Final
scholastic honors, based on your final GPA, are reflected on your diploma and final
transcript. Email the Office of the Registrar at Registrar@MissouriState.edu if you wish to verify your eligibility for honors.
Fall commencement program deadline is October 31st.
Spring commencement program deadline is March 31st.
Students completing degree in the summer have the option of participating in the commencement
ceremony the spring preceding or fall following the semester of their graduation.
Students will mark their choice on their application to graduate. These students will
have their names included in the corresponding commencement program and have scholastic
honors calculated based on the scholastic honors policy.
Yes, you may still participate in the ceremony and be recognized for scholastic honors,
if eligible.
Yes, but only if it's the correct color and style. All undergraduates must must wear the maroon cap and gown and white tassel. Graduate students wear black gowns and all-maroon tassels. View
the photos on the Bookstore website for details.
Yes, you may pick up a diploma cover in the Office of the Registrar in Carrington
Hall, room 320. Printed commencement programs can also be picked up the week following
commencement from the Office of the Registrar.
No, final grades are not yet due at the time of commencement. A final review of each
graduation candidate's eligibility is completed after final grades are received the
week following commencement. Diplomas are typically printed four to six weeks after
commencement.
It is likely that you have an unresolved graduation issue or a Hold that prevents your diploma and transcript from being released. You will receive an
email approximately a week after commencement notifying you of any issues.
