Fall 2024 Commencement
Important Date Information
FALL TERM 2024
Fall 2024 graduation candidates may only participate in the fall 2024 commencement ceremony.
| Date (Fall 2024) | Information |
|---|---|
| April 1, 2024 | Graduation Applications Accepted |
| August 2, 2024 | Graduation Application Deadline |
| August 5, 2024 | Caps and Gowns Go On-Sale |
| October 18, 2024 | Unapproved Graduation Applications Voided |
| November 6, 2024 | Deadline for Cap and Gown Orders |
| December 2, 2024 (approximately) | Commencement Instructions Emailed |
| December 14, 2024 | Commencement |
| January 10, 2025 | Graduation List Finalized |
| January 24, 2025 (approximately) | Diplomas Available |
Commencement Day
Graduates and guests are encouraged to not bring bags. If they do, they must meet the requirements outlined at Safety Protocols | SEMO.
| Time | College of: | Department of: |
|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. | Arts and Media | All Departments |
| Business and Computing | All Departments | |
| Science, Technology, Engineering & Math | All Departments | |
| 2 p.m. | Education, Health, and Human Studies | All Departments |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | All Departments |
SPRING TERM 2025
Spring 2025 graduation candidates may only participate in the spring 2025 commencement ceremony.
| Date (Spring 2025) | Information |
|---|---|
| November 4, 2024 | Graduation Applications Accepted |
| December 13, 2024 | Graduation Application Deadline |
| January 13, 2025 (approximately) | Caps and Gowns Go On-Sale |
| March 7, 2025 | Unapproved Graduation Applications Voided |
| April 25, 2025 (approximately) | Commencement Instructions Emailed |
| May 10, 2025 | Commencement |
| May 30, 2025 | Graduation List Finalized |
| June 13, 2025 (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 and Gown Orders |
| April 12, 2024 | Graduation Application Must Be Approved for Spring Commencement (spring) |
| April 26, 2024 (approximately) | Commencement Instructions Emailed (spring) |
| May 11, 2024 | Commencement (spring) |
| July 12, 2024 | Unapproved Graduation Applications Voided |
| August 2, 2024 | End of Summer Term |
| August 5, 2024 | Caps and Gowns Go on sale (fall commencement) |
| August 23, 2024 | Graduation List Finalized |
| September 13, 2024 (approximately) | Diplomas Available |
| October 11, 2024 | Deadline for Bookstore Cap and Gown Orders (fall) |
| December 2, 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
Instructions on ordering caps and gowns will be emailed to students when they are approved as candidates for graduation.
Academic Distinction
Students who complete an optional scholarly paper or special project under the supervision of their department may be eligible for academic distinction in their major.
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