Graduation Information for Graduate Students

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.

Thesis and seminar deadlines

• For Fall 2022:
  • the last day to submit approved thesis to the Graduate College: November 21, 2022.
  • the last day to submit Seminar Report Form to the Graduate College (for required programs): November 21, 2022.
  • the last day for department to notify the Graduate College of Comprehensive exam results:  December 9, 2022.

• For Spring 2023:
  • the last day to submit approved thesis to the Graduate College: April 24, 2023.
  • the last day to submit Seminar Report Form to the Graduate College (for required programs):  April 24, 2023.
  • the last day for department to notify the Graduate College of Comprehensive exam results:  May 11, 2023.

• For Summer 2023:
  • the last day to submit approved thesis to the Graduate College: July 17, 2023.
  • the last day to submit Seminar Report Form to the Graduate College (for required programs):  July 17, 2023.
  • the last day for department to notify the Graduate College of Comprehensive exam results:  August 2, 2023.

Application for graduation

Complete the online Apply for Graduation form located under the Student tab, My Graduate College channel, in My Missouri State.

Receiving your graduate certificate

In your final semester of classes for your graduate certificate, complete the online Apply for Graduation form located under the Student tab, My Graduate College channel, in My Missouri State.