Southeast Missouri State University

Important Deadlines

The following deadlines apply for Graduating Undergraduate & Graduate Students.

Spring 2013

  • December 14, 2012

    Graduation application due.
  • March 1, 2013

    Senior papers due (late fees apply).
  • March 22, 2013

    Second late fee assessed.
  • April 5, 2013

    Unapproved applications voided.
  • April 11, 2013

    Commencement instructions emailed.
  • Graduate Students Only

  • Comprehensive or oral exams complete and results reported.  (See Graduate School web page:  http://www.semo.edu/gradschool)
  • May 9-10, 2013

    Cap and gown distribution.
  • May 11, 2013

    Commencement. Degree award date.
  • May 14, 2013

    Graduation verification process begins.
  • May 31, 2013

    Graduation list finalized.
  • June 5, 2013 (Approx.)

    Diplomas mailed.

Summer 2013

(for students participating in Spring commencement)

  • February 22, 2013

    Graduation application due.
    Senior papers available online.
  • March 1, 2013

    Senior papers due (late fees apply).
  • March 22, 2013

    Second late fee assessed.
  • Graduate Students Only

  • Comprehensive or oral exams complete and results reported.  (See Graduate School web page:  http://www.semo.edu/gradschool)
  • April 6, 2013

    Unapproved applications voided.
  • April 13, 2013

    Commencement instructions emailed.
  • May 10-11, 2013

    Cap and gown distribution.
  • August 2, 2013

    Degree award date.
  • August 6, 2013

    Graduation verification process begins.
  • August 28, 2013

    Graduation list finalized.
  • September 4, 2013 (Approx.)

    Diplomas mailed.

Fall 2013

  • August 2, 2013

    Graduation application due.
  • October 11, 2013

    Senior papers due (late fees apply).
  • October 25, 2013

    Second late fee assessed. 
  • Graduate Students Only

  • Comprehensive or oral exams complete and results reported.  (See Graduate School web page:  http://www.semo.edu/gradschool)

  • November 8, 2013

    Unapproved applications voided.
  • November 15, 2013

    Commencement instructions emailed.

  • December 19-20, 2013

    Cap and gown distribution.
  • December 21, 2013

    Commencement. Degree award date.
  • January 2, 2014

    Graduation verification process begins.
  • January 24, 2014

    Graduation list finalized.
  • February 15, 2014 (Approx.)

    Diplomas mailed.
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