To be considered as a candidate for graduation, students must submit an Application for Graduation to the Registrar’s Office, Eder Hall 102. You may also submit via fax or email, (816) 271-4229, registrar@missouriwestern.edu. The following deadlines should be observed:
Fall graduation: July 1
Spring graduation: November 1
Summer graduation: March 1
A $25 late fee will be assessed on applications received after the 5th day of the graduating term for Fall or Spring graduates and after the 2nd day of the graduating term for Summer graduates.
Note: Official transcripts and diplomas will not be released if any financial obligation exists between the student and the University.
Commencement is held in December and May. Participation in commencement is voluntary, and students who complete all degree requirements in the Fall will be eligible to attend the DECEMBER commencement ceremony. Students who complete all degree requirements in the Spring and Summer will be eligible to attend the MAY commencement ceremony. More information about commencement can be found at https://www.missouriwestern.edu/commencement/.
Application For Graduation – Undergraduate Level Students: A $40 graduation fee for the first undergraduate degree or certificate (additional $10 for subsequent undergraduate degrees or certificates) must be submitted with the graduation application. Please note the addition of a $25 late fee referenced above. The graduation fee includes domestic shipping for the diploma/transcript. International shipments ONLY must be initiated by the student and use eShipGlobal.
Undergraduate students earning a bachelor’s degree must complete the ETS Proficiency Profile online exam. If you have questions please contact the Testing Center at testing@missouriwestern.edu or call 816-271-4410.
Application For Graduation – Graduate Level Students: An $80 graduation fee for the first master’s degree or graduate certificate (additional $40 for subsequent master’s degrees or graduate certificates) must be submitted with the graduation application. Please note the addition of a $25 late fee referenced above. The graduation fee includes domestic shipping for the diploma/transcript. International shipments ONLY must be initiated by the student and use eShipGlobal.
