Graduation Information for Graduate Students

A graduate on commencement day

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 2023:
    • the last day to submit approved thesis to the Graduate College on the Blackboard site: November 20, 2023.
    • the last day to submit Seminar Report Form to the Graduate College (for required programs): November 20, 2023.
    • the last day for department to notify the Graduate College of Comprehensive exam results:  December 7, 2023.
  • For Spring 2024:
    • the last day to submit approved thesis to the Graduate College on the Blackboard site: April 15, 2024.
    • the last day to submit Seminar Report Form to the Graduate College (for required programs):  April 15, 2024.
    • the last day for department to notify the Graduate College of Comprehensive exam results:  May 2, 2024.
  • For Summer 2024:
    • the last day to submit approved thesis to the Graduate College on the Blackboard site: July 15, 2023.
    • the last day to submit Seminar Report Form to the Graduate College (for required programs):  July 15, 2023.
    • the last day for department to notify the Graduate College of Comprehensive exam results:  July 24, 2024.

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.

Commencement Website