Important Date Information

FALL TERM 2023

Fall 2023 graduation candidates may only participate in the fall 2023 commencement ceremony.

Date (Fall 2023) Information
April 3, 2023 Graduation Applications Accepted
July 1, 2023 Caps and Gowns Go On-Sale
August 4, 2023 Graduation Application Deadline
October 11, 2023 Deadline for Bookstore Cap & Gown Orders
October 30, 2023 Unapproved Graduation Applications Voided
November 20, 2023 Bookstore Cap & Gown Pick Up Opens
December 4, 2023 (approximately) Commencement Instructions Emailed
December 16, 2023 Commencement
January 12, 2024 Graduation List Finalized & Mailing Addresses Confirmed
January 26, 2024 (approximately) Diplomas Available

SPRING TERM 2024

Spring 2024 graduation candidates may only participate in the spring 2024 commencement ceremony.

Date (Spring 2024) Information
November 6, 2023 Graduation Applications Accepted
December 15, 2023 Graduation Application Deadline
February 1, 2024 Caps and Gowns Go On-Sale
March 15, 2024 Deadline for Bookstore Cap & Gown Orders
March 25, 2024 Unapproved Graduation Applications Voided
April 15, 2024 Bookstore Cap & Gown Pick Up Opens
April 26, 2024 (approximately) Commencement Instructions Emailed
May 11, 2024 Commencement
June 3, 2024 Graduation List Finalized & Mailing Addresses Confirmed
June 17, 2024 (approximately) Diplomas Available

SUMMER TERM 2024

Summer 2024 graduation candidates may participate in the preceding spring 2024 commencement ceremony if they meet the approval deadline, or the following fall 2024 commencement ceremony. Pay close attention to the dates. 

Date (SUMMER 2024) Information
February 13, 2024 Graduation Applications Accepted
December 15, 2024 Graduation Application Deadline (for spring commencement)
February 1, 2024 Caps and Gowns Go On-Sale
February 16, 2024 Graduation Application Deadline (for fall commencement)
March 15, 2024 (spring) Deadline for Bookstore Cap & Gown Orders
April 12, 2024 Graduation Application Must Be Approved for Spring Commencement (spring)
April 15, 2024 Bookstore Cap & Gown Pick Up Opens (spring)
April 26, 2024 (approximately) Commencement Instructions Emailed (spring)
May 11, 2024 Commencement (spring)
July 1, 2024 Caps and Gowns Go On-Sale (fall commencement)
July 12, 2024 Unapproved Graduation Applications Voided
August 2, 2024 End of Summer Term
August 30, 2024 Graduation List Finalized & Mailing Addresses Confirmed
September 13, 2024 (approximately) Diplomas Available
October 11, 2024 Deadline for Bookstore Cap & Gown Orders (fall)
November 20, 2024 Bookstore Cap & Gown Pick Up Opens (fall)
December 4, 2024 (approximately) Commencement Instructions Emailed (fall)
December 14, 2024 Commencement (fall)

 

How to Apply for Graduation

Students must submit a graduation application after they have enrolled in their final semester.

Commencement Merchandise

Order customized commencement merchandise for your graduate!

Academic Distinction

Students who complete an optional scholarly paper or special project under supervision of their department may be eligible for academic distinction in their major.

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Mailing Address
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Cape Girardeau, MO 63701