Graduation Information for Graduate Students

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Get graduation-ready by reviewing the information below. Remember to meet with your advisor or contact the Graduate College to determine if you have met all the necessary requirements for graduation.

Research and comprehensive exam result deadlines

  • For fall 2024:
    • the last day to submit thesis to the Graduate College on the Brightspace site: November 18, 2024.
    • the last day to submit Seminar Report Form to the Graduate College (for required programs): November 18, 2024.
    • the last day for department to notify the Graduate College of comprehensive exam results: December 5, 2024.
  • For spring 2025:
    • the last day to submit thesis to the Graduate College on the Brightspace site: April 14, 2025.
    • the last day to submit Seminar Report Form to the Graduate College (for required programs): April 14, 2025.
    • the last day for department to notify the Graduate College of Comprehensive exam results: May 1, 2025.
  • For summer 2025:
    • the last day to submit approved thesis to the Graduate College on the Brightspace site: July 18, 2025.
    • the last day to submit Seminar Report Form to the Graduate College (for required programs): July 18, 2025.
    • the last day for department to notify the Graduate College of Comprehensive exam results: July 23, 2025.

Application for graduation

Click on the "Graduation Application and Status Review" link in the "Graduation & Commencement" card in your My Missouri State. The deadline to have your name in the commencement program is March 31 for spring commencement and October 31 for fall commencement.

Receiving your graduate certificate

Click on the "Graduation Application and Status Review" link in the "Graduation & Commencement" card in your My Missouri State. The deadline to have your name in the commencement program is March 31 for spring commencement and October 31 for fall commencement.

Learn more about commencement