Construction Update

The front entrance with parking at the UMKC Administrative Center is closed for construction. Please use the entrances on the east, south and north ends of building. The Registrar's Office will remain open for calls and email. UMKC Central will be relocating to their new office in Atterbury Student Success Center from July 27 to August 14. Walk-in services may be limited or not available during that time.

Apply to Graduate

Graduation isn't just walking across the stage to receive your diploma at commencement, though that's a big part of it. Graduation also marks the completion of all your degree requirements. 

Learn more about celebrating your achievements at commencement.

Apply to Graduate

At least one semester before you plan to graduate, you must submit an Application for Graduation in Pathway by the term deadline to affirm your degree-candidacy status. 

Term Deadlines

  • Fall - October 31
  • Spring - March 31
  • Summer - June 30

Undergraduate Exit Exam

Undergraduate degree‐seeking students must take an exit examination to test general education achievement. You must take the exam after earning 90 credit hours but before the end of your degree program.

Take the exit examination.

Need to Change Your Graduation Date?

Students who need to alter their graduation plans must submit a new application for graduation. The semester and other information listed on the new application for graduation will be used to replace the information previously submitted. All deadlines for the new semester of graduation apply to applicants who are altering their semester of graduation. 

Commencement Program Listing

When you apply for graduation, your name is automatically selected to be printed in the commencement ceremony program unless you have restricted the release of your directory information per Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act regulations. However, you will be sent an email with instructions for requesting that your name be included in the commencement program sometime during the semester in which you intend to graduate. If you have not restricted the release of your information but do not want your name to appear in the commencement program, they can send an email us with your request.

Commencement Dress

You can order academic regalia, announcements, class rings and other graduation memorabilia during graduation fairs held in October and March. You can also purchase graduation-related items at the UMKC Bookstore.

Learn about commencement traditions, including academic dress.

Diplomas

Diplomas are mailed to all graduates six to eight weeks from the end of the term to the degree address on file at the time the degree is awarded. You will receive an email once the diploma has been placed in the mail. 

Need to update your address? Manage your contact information in the Personal Information tile in Pathway.

Learn more about what's on your diploma.

Dean's List and Latin Honors

What does it take to get on the Dean's List or graduate with Latin Honors? View the requirements for these prestigious titles.