Commencement - Office of the Registrar

Undergraduate Commencement

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR Important Deadlines for Graduating Undergraduate Students
Graduation Event	Spring, 2010	Summer, 2010 (for students participating in Spring commencement)	Fall, 2009
Graduation App. Due Date	Jan. 19, 2010	February 15	Aug. 25
Preliminary graduation information available for those who have applied	January 21	February 17	Aug 27
Senior papers available on-line	February 19	February 19	Sept. 25
Senior papers due-late fees apply	March 5	March 5	Oct. 9
Second late fee assessed	March 26	March 26	Oct 23
Unapproved Applications voided	April 9	April 9	Nov. 6
Commencement instructions e-mailed	April 23	April 23	Nov. 19
Cap and gown distribution	May 13-14	May 13-14	Dec. 17-18
Commencement/degree award date	May 15	August 6	Dec. 19
Graduation Verification Process Begins	May 18	August 10	Dec. 22
Graduation List Finalized	June 4	August 27	Jan 15, 2010
Diplomas Mailed	June 10 (approximately)	September 9 (approximately	Feb. 15, 2010 (approximately)

The information on this web page pertains to UNDERGRADUATES. Some information may be the same for graduate students; however, graduate students should obtain all information from the School of Graduate Studies at (573) 651-2049, or on the web at the School of Graduate Studies web site: http://www.semo.edu/gradschool/

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Undergraduate Student Resources

Undergraduate Graduation Information & Application
To view a Countdown to Commencement Video, click the link below and use the next two listings to obtain handouts

http://wmserver.cstl.semo.edu/itv/CountdowntoCommencementFall08.wmv

Seven Easy Steps to Getting your Diploma
Frequently Asked Questions
E-mail Account Information for Graduates
To order announcements, click the link below:
http://www2.semo.edu./bookstore/graduation.html

* If printing, completing, and mailing forms found on the web, be sure to make photocopies for your records before mailing.

Resources for Parents and Guests

Commencement Guest Letter

Directions to the Show Me Center (new window) Point to General Information, then click directions.

Seating in the Show Me Center*(new window) For an approximate view of the stage from a specific seating section, click this link, choose "General Information", then "Seating", then "Westend Concerts/Family. Click on the selected seating section to get a pop-up picture of the stage as it will appear from that seating section. This diagram is provided as an approximate view to assist our guests. Seating during commencement may vary somewhat. Floor seats will be reserved for candidates for graduation.

Video or DVD Order Form: Videos and DVD's may be ordered through Commencement Day at very reasonable prices. This allows the candidate to share their ceremony with those who could not be present, and also allows the candidate to relive the memory for years to come. To print an order form, please use this link:

Faculty/Staff Resources

Faculty who wish to purchase regalia may contact :

Mr. Henry Foster

Herff Jones representative

1739 Zehm Ave.

Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

(573) 686-1337

e-mail: hfoster@pbmo.net

Resources for Alums

Request for a Replacement Diploma Have you misplaced or lost your undergraduate diploma? Please print this form and submit it to our office to request a replacement diploma.

Additional Questions? Please contact...

Undergraduates Masters & Specialists

Registrar's Office                  School of Graduate Studies
Phone: 573-651-2051            Phone: 573.651.2049

E-mail:
graduation@semo.edu   (for undergraduate students)

gamick@semo.edu (for masters & specialists students)