Graduation and Commencement

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Graduation takes place three times per year at UMKC, at the end of each spring, summer and fall semester. However, commencement ceremonies are held only at the end of the fall and spring semesters.

Apply to Graduate
An application for graduation form is required of all students. The application for graduation form initiates the degree check process. The form is available in the UMKC Records Office and in most advising offices on campus. The form should be completed and submitted one semester prior to graduation. In order to graduate in any given semester, students must apply prior to the deadline for that semester which is the end of the fourth week of classes in fall and spring semesters and at the end of the second week of classes in summer semesters.

Order Regalia
There are graduation fairs in October and March where you can order regalia for the commencement ceremony as well as graduation announcements, class rings and other graduation memorabilia. After the graduation fair, visit the UMKC Bookstore to purchase graduation related items.

Diplomas
Diplomas may be picked up in person beginning 40 days following the last final exam for the semester. They are located in the UMKC Records Office at 5115 Oak St., AC 115. Students must present photo identification to pick up their diplomas. Diplomas not picked up in person will be mailed to students beginning 60 days following the last final exam using the address supplied on the application for graduation form.