Fall 2025 Commencement Wrap
Commencement Day
Graduates and guests are encouraged not to bring bags. If they do, they must meet the requirements outlined at Safety Protocols | SEMO.
| Time | College of: | Department of: |
|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. | Business and Computing | All Departments |
| Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math | All Departments | |
| 2 p.m. | Arts and Media | All Departments |
| Education, Health, and Human Studies | All Departments | |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | All Departments |
SPRING TERM 2026
Spring 2026 graduation candidates may only participate in the spring 2026 commencement ceremony.
| Date (Spring 2026) | Information |
|---|---|
| November 3, 2025 | Graduation Applications Accepted |
| December 12, 2025 | Graduation Application Deadline |
| January 12, 2026 (approximately) | Caps and Gowns Go On-Sale |
| March 6, 2026 | Unapproved Graduation Applications Voided |
| April 24, 2026 (approximately) | Commencement Instructions Emailed |
| May 9, 2026 | Commencement |
| May 29, 2026 | Graduation List Finalized |
| June 12, 2026 (approximately) | Diplomas Available |
SUMMER TERM 2026
Summer 2026 graduation candidates may participate in the preceding spring 2026 commencement ceremony if they meet the approval deadline or the following fall 2026 commencement ceremony. Pay close attention to the dates.
| Date (SUMMER 2026) | Information |
|---|---|
| February 9, 2026 | Graduation Applications Accepted |
| February 9, 2026 | Caps and Gowns Go On-Sale |
| February 13, 2026 | Graduation Application Deadline (for spring commencement) |
| March 19, 2026 | Deadline for Bookstore Cap and Gown Orders (spring) |
| March 20, 2026 | Graduation Application Must Be Approved for Spring Commencement (spring) |
| April 24, 2026 (approximately) | Commencement Instructions Emailed (spring) |
| May 8, 2026 | Graduation Application Deadline (for fall commencement) |
| May 9, 2026 | Commencement (spring) |
| July 10, 2026 | Unapproved Graduation Applications Voided |
| July 30, 2026 | End of Summer Term |
| August 7, 2026 | Caps and Gowns Go on sale (fall commencement) |
| August 21, 2026 | Graduation List Finalized |
| September 11, 2026 (approximately) | Diplomas Available |
| October 9, 2026 | Deadline for Bookstore Cap and Gown Orders (fall) |
| December 1, 2026 (approximately) | Commencement Instructions Emailed (fall) |
| December 19, 2026 | Commencement (fall) |
FALL TERM 2026
Fall 2026 graduation candidates may only participate in the fall 2026 commencement ceremony.
| Date (Fall 2026) | Information |
|---|---|
| March 30, 2026 | Graduation Applications Accepted |
| July 31, 2026 | Graduation Application Deadline |
| August 7, 2026 | Caps and Gowns Go On-Sale |
| October 23, 2026 | Unapproved Graduation Applications Voided |
| November 6, 2026 | Deadline for Cap and Gown Orders |
| December 1, 2026 (approximately) | Commencement Instructions Emailed |
| December 19, 2026 | Commencement |
| January 8, 2027 | Graduation List Finalized |
| January 22, 2027 (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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