Fall 2024 Commencement Wrap-Up
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 |
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 |
SUMMER TERM 2025
Summer 2025 graduation candidates may participate in the preceding spring 2025 commencement ceremony if they meet the approval deadline or the following fall 2025 commencement ceremony. Pay close attention to the dates.
| Date (SUMMER 2025) | Information |
|---|---|
| February 10, 2025 | Graduation Applications Accepted |
| February 10, 2025 | Caps and Gowns Go On-Sale |
| February 14, 2024 | Graduation Application Deadline (for spring commencement) |
| March 20, 2025 (spring) | Deadline for Bookstore Cap and Gown Orders |
| March 21, 2025 | Graduation Application Must Be Approved for Spring Commencement (spring) |
| April 25, 2025 (approximately) | Commencement Instructions Emailed (spring) |
| May 9, 2025 | Graduation Application Deadline (for fall commencement) |
| May 10, 2025 | Commencement (spring) |
| July 11, 2025 | Unapproved Graduation Applications Voided |
| August 1, 2025 | End of Summer Term |
| August 8, 2025 | Caps and Gowns Go on sale (fall commencement) |
| August 22, 2025 | Graduation List Finalized |
| September 12, 2025 (approximately) | Diplomas Available |
| October 10, 2025 | Deadline for Bookstore Cap and Gown Orders (fall) |
| December 2, 2025 (approximately) | Commencement Instructions Emailed (fall) |
| December 13, 2025 | Commencement (fall) |
Important Date Information
FALL TERM 2025
Fall 2025 graduation candidates may only participate in the fall 2025 commencement ceremony.
| Date (Fall 2025) | Information |
|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | Graduation Applications Accepted |
| August 1, 2025 | Graduation Application Deadline |
| August 8, 2025 | Caps and Gowns Go On-Sale |
| October 24, 2025 | Unapproved Graduation Applications Voided |
| November 7, 2025 | Deadline for Cap and Gown Orders |
| December 2, 2025 (approximately) | Commencement Instructions Emailed |
| December 13, 2025 | Commencement |
| January 9, 2026 | Graduation List Finalized |
| January 23, 2026 (approximately) | Diplomas Available |
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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