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May 10, 2008 Commencement Information
Congratulations on your nearing
graduation! |
On May 10, 2008, during Missouri Western State University’s
commencement ceremonies, degrees will be conferred on all students
who have completed graduation requirements in the spring semester
of 2008. Information will be mailed to graduates the first week in April, so please make sure your address is updated.
If you have questions…
- Regarding regalia (cap and gown), call (816) 271-4234.
- Regarding graduation eligibility, contact your graduate records
coordinator:
- Judy Chambers (816) 271-4589 (if your last name begins
with A – Gre)
- Rose Ann Pearl (816) 271-4230 (if your last name begins
with Gri – O)
- Karen Keller (816) 271-4231 (if your last name begins
with P – Z)
- If any physical accommodations are necessary, contact Academic
and Student Affairs (816) 271-4234.
- Graduation announcements, please contact the Barnes & Noble Bookstore at (816) 271-4457.
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Application
For Graduation - Undergraduate
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Application For Graduation - Graduate
May 10, 2008 Commencement Preparation
Schedule |
April 7 – May 9 (approximate dates at this time)
Graduates may pick up regalia at
the Barnes & Noble Bookstore
on Missouri Western’s Campus (Blum Union 101) between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
May 10
Reception for graduates and families - TBA
11:00 a.m. Commencement
ceremony – Fieldhouse
(Graduates should report to old gym no later than
10:00 a.m.)
The following majors will participate in the 11:00 ceremony:
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics
Economics
Engineering Technology
Nursing
Psychology
3:00 p.m. Commencement
ceremony – Fieldhouse
(Graduates should report to old gym no later than 2:00
p.m.)
The following majors will participate in the 3:00 ceremony:
Art
Communication Studies
Criminal
Justice/Legal Studies
Education
English,
Foreign Languages, Journalism
Government, Social Work, Sociology
Health, Physical Education,
Recreation
History,
Philosophy, Geography
Music
Bachelor
of Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor of Science in Technology
2+2
Regalia
Candidates for certificates and degrees must wear robes without
added adornment such as markings on mortar boards, beads
or flowers. If you wear additional adornment, it will be
taken away before you enter the arena floor.
Honor Stoles
Degree candidates who will graduate with honors wear stoles,
which will be distributed during line-up information on May 10. Honor
graduates are identified in the commencement program.
Diplomas
Graduates will receive a diploma cover on the day of the
ceremony with a congratulatory note from President James Scanlon. The
Registrar’s Office will mail your diploma approximately 4-6
weeks following the ceremony to the address on your graduation
application. Please be sure your address is updated.
Transcripts
Graduates can receive their transcripts free for one year following their
graduation date.
Click here for information on requesting a transcript.
Graduation Photograph
At the commencement ceremony, Chappell Graduation Images,
a professional photography company, will take pictures of each
candidate as diplomas are presented. Chappell will contact
respective graduates directly. If you do not receive your
proof, or if you have questions regarding the photographs, please
contact Chappell by calling (800) 424-3686.
NEW!
Preregister
your email, as well as friends and family email addresses, and
Chappell Graduation Images will contact you and them when
your photos are available for online viewing and ordering.
Western’s Alumni Association
Congratulations and welcome to the Western Alumni Association! As
a graduate of Missouri Western, you join an organization of over
18,000 people from all 50 states. As a member of the Alumni
Association, you will receive Western magazine twice a
year, access to the Griffon Alumni Online Community, and opportunities
to gather and connect with fellow alumni. For more information
on what the Alumni Association has to offer you as a graduate,
go to www.missouriwestern.edu/alumni or www.griffonalumni.org.
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