Once you have confirmed remaining requirements with me (and minor if applicable) and you have registered for all courses, you should download the graduation application and mail to Registrar's Office.  Once you have applied, all schedule changes will require approval from the Registrar's Office - and any request for changes will move your application to the end of the list.

You should apply for graduation no later than the FIRST day of classes of your LAST semester.  If you are a summer graduate and wish to participate in the commencement exercises for spring (since there is no summer commencement), you must apply for graduation no later than the FIRST day summer registration opens (mid-February).  For exact deadlines and dates for submitting paperwork, please visit the commencement Web site. If you have missed the stated deadline, I encourage you to call and/or submit the paperwork -- if they agree to accept you as a late addition, a late fee would also apply.  The commencement website also has a very good handout with Senior FAQ and other helpful details for graduation here.

If you wish to participate in the ceremony, you must return the appropriate documents by the deadlines - otherwise, there will be no cap and gown waiting for you at the Show Me Center!  We welcome all online students to participate in the commencement exercises, especially if this will be your first visit to our campus!

Even if you do not wish to participate, you MUST apply for graduation at the proper time.  Otherwise, the Registrar's Office will not know your intentions nor review your eligibility for graduation.  Your degree will not be awarded and you will not graduate unless you formally apply by the given deadlines.

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