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Need more information about commencement ceremonies and events at MU? There are many individuals and departments that work together to make this day special for graduates, family and friends. For information about specific school or college ceremonies, events or graduate services, contact your Commencement liaison.

Or, read the categories below to find the answers you need and the group that may best serve you.

DIPLOMAS. Changing or checking your diploma name (the name that will appear on the diploma) or permanent mailing address (the address where your diploma will be mailed).

UNDERGRADUATE LATIN HONORS. Determining if undergraduate students will graduate with honors and attend the Honors Convocation (May) or Honors Ceremony (December).

SCHOOL AND COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES AND EVENTS. Learning more about individual commencement ceremonies for MU schools and colleges, including the Graduate School and professional schools.

ACADEMIC ATTIRE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. Information on what type of regalia students and faculty should wear to Commencement exercises, and ordering regalia and announcements.

CEREMONY AND EVENT LOCATIONS. Finding specific information about ceremony venues, such as the Hearnes Center and Jesse Auditorium.

VISITOR INFORMATION. Travel directions and visitor information about MU and Columbia, MO, from our Visitor Center.

DATES. To determine key dates, such as the beginning and end of semesters, exams week, etc., visit the MU Academic Calendars site.

If none of these categories fill your needs, contact:

Office of the University Registrar
127 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO, 65211
Phone: (573) 882-7881
E-mail: umcunivregistrarwr@missouri.edu

For questions and comments regarding the content, design and technical functions of this Commencement web site, contact the Registrar Web Editor at OAR_WebMaster@missouri.edu.


DIPLOMAS. Changing or checking your diploma name (the name that will appear on the diploma) or permanent mailing address (the address where your diploma will be mailed).

  • Visit the Diplomas page in this site for detailed instructions on confirming, updating or changing your permanent address or diploma name.

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UNDERGRADUATE LATIN HONORS. Determining if undergraduate students will graduate with honors, and may attend the Honors Convocation in May or the Honors Ceremony in December.

To inquire about honors degrees, contact the Commencement liaison for your respective school or college (see list below).

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SCHOOL AND COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES AND EVENTS. Learning more about individual Commencement ceremonies for MU schools and colleges, including the Graduate School and professional schools.

For specific details about specific ceremonies and events, contact the Commencement liaison for the respective school or college (see list below).

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COMMENCEMENT LIAISONS

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Phone: (573) 882-8301

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE
Phone: (573) 882-3004

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
E-mail: businessadvising@missouri.edu
Phone: (573) 884-2823 or (573) 882-7073

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Phone: (573) 882-7832

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Phone: (573) 882-4375

GRADUATE SCHOOL
Phone: (573) 882-6311

COLLEGE OF HUMAN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Phone: (573) 882-6424

SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Phone: (573) 882-8011

SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM
Phone: (573) 882-1045

SCHOOL OF LAW
Phone: (573) 882-8269 or (573) 882-6487

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Phone: (573) 882-9219

SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Phone: (573) 882-1730 or (573) 882-7045

SCHOOL OF NURSING
Phone: (573) 882-0228 or (573) 882-0277

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
Phone: (573) 882-6206 or (573) 882-1656

COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Phone: (573) 884-6774

ROTC COMMISSIONING OF OFFICERS
December Ceremony information contact:
Phone: (573) 882-6691

May Ceremony information contact:
Captain Megan Thiedeman, US Air Force
E-mail: thiedemanm@missouri.edu
Phone: (573) 882-0585

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ACADEMIC ATTIRE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Visit the Announcements or Regalia pages in this site for more directions on appropriate attire.

For information about ordering and purchasing announcements, caps, gowns and tassels, contact the University Bookstore at (573) 882-7611 or visit the University Bookstore web site.

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CEREMONY AND EVENT LOCATIONS. Finding specific information about ceremony venues, such as the Hearnes Center and Jesse Auditorium.

For information regarding the Hearnes Center Arena and Fieldhouse contact (573) 884-1212 or visit the Hearnes Center web site.

For information regarding Jesse Hall contact (573) 882-3753.

For information regarding Mizzou Arena contact (573) 884-1212.

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VISITOR INFORMATION. For travel directions to Columbia, MO, and the MU campus, visit the Travel Directions page within this site.

Additional services and information are available from MU Visitor Relations, located in Jesse Hall. Contact the office at:

MU Visitor Relations
104 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: (573) 882-6333 or (573) 882-6334
Hours of Operation:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday.
Special Commencement Hours: Saturday, May 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Last Updated: March 11, 2008