I’m graduating with honors. Am I eligible to participate in the Honors College Ceremony?

Students earning an Honors Certificate, as awarded through the Honors College, will be invited to participate in the Honors College Ceremony. Students earning departmental or Latin honors will be recognized for their achievements at the ceremonies held by their academic units. You can learn more about these distinctions from the Honors College.

I am graduating this term and need to order announcements for my graduation. How do I do that?

Graduates may order standard or customized announcements online for their graduation ceremony from C.B. Announcements or by phone at 800-433-0296.

If I am earning a certificate and no other degree or award, am I eligible to participate in commencement ceremonies?

Commencement ceremony participation is reserved only for students who are earning degrees (bachelors, masters or doctoral).

I do not have any Academic Regalia. Where do I go to obtain it?

The Mizzou Store can assist you with obtaining your academic regalia.  Visit them in the Student Center on the corner of Hitt and Rollins Streets or call 573-882-7611.

What parking is available?

Hearnes Center
Free parking for Commencement is available in the Hearnes Center parking lot. A majority of the parking is east of the Hearnes Center. The recommended entrance is from Stadium Boulevard to Champions Drive. There is also parking available on the west side of the Hearnes Center and at Memorial Stadium using the Mick Deaver entrance.

Mizzou Arena
Free parking for Commencement is available in the Hearnes Center parking lots, and the lots to the south and east of Mizzou Arena. From the south: Providence Road to Mick Deaver Drive, left to Lot P (south of Mizzou Arena). From the east:  Stadium Boulevard to Champions Drive. From the north or west: Providence Road to Mick Deaver Drive, left to Lot P (south of Mizzou Arena) or Stadium to Mick Deaver Drive, then east on Champions Drive. The Stadium Boulevard/Champions Drive entrance one block east of Champions Drive is a good alternative.

Jesse Auditorium
Parking is available in the Turner Avenue garage, south of Jesse Hall, and in the Conley Avenue garage, west of Jesse Hall. There are no restrictions Friday evening after 5 p.m. or Saturday or Sunday except in fire lanes, loading zones, etc.

Visitors who encounter parking difficulties may call the MU Police Department at 882-7201.

What are the dates for future commencement ceremonies?

Dates for future semesters are posted on the Academic Calendar. Individual ceremonies are set approximately one year prior to commencement and announced on this site.

What about my Office 365 e-mail account? When will it expire?

For information about your email account, please contact Tech Support at 573-882-5000.