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Fall Commencement Schedule

 

PLEASE NOTE: Commencement days/times for December 2020 are tentative.  Spring and Summer 2020 graduates who are unable to participate in the rescheduled ceremonies on Saturday, August 1st are invited to attend one of the December ceremonies.  December ceremony times will be confirmed after the August 1 ceremonies.

 

All 2020 Fall degree candidates are cordially invited to participate in Fall Commencement ceremonies being held Friday, December 11, 2020 and Saturday, December 12, 2020 in the Multipurpose Building. This web site contains extensive information about commencement, including a schedule of activities. If you have specific questions or just need more information, visit the Office of the Registrar in Ward Edwards 1000, call 660-543-4914 or email graduation@ucmo.edu.

Graduation candidates need to check their UCM Email accounts often. Important graduation information is sent to degree candidates throughout the semester. 

Your academic college determines which ceremony you are to attend.  If you are unsure which college your major/program belongs to, you can find a listing here. * Please note, not all teaching programs are in the College of Education.

All students will be able to pick-up caps and gowns starting on October XX, 2020, Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., and Sunday from noon- 5 p.m. through commencement day at the University Store-The Crossing. Picture I.D. and regalia form are required. Regalia order forms are found in MyCentral in the "Records and Registration" page (center column) and are available for print at the bookstore or from any on-campus computer.

Students pursuing an Individualized Major (not General Studies) should attend the ceremony with the college associated with their Individualized Major.

*IMPORTANT: REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR NAME CARD TO THE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY.

ONLY STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY WILL BE GIVEN A DIPLOMA COVER.

 

Commencement Schedule, Friday, December 11, 2020

Time  & Location Activity
8:00 a.m.
Elliott Union 		Elliott Union Opens - Information for visitors and graduates, as well as lost and found center, will be available at the Information Desk.
9:00 a.m.
Hendricks Hall 		ROTC Commissioning Ceremony and Reception - Military Science and Leadership. Reception to follow in Hendricks Foyer.
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
University Store - The Crossing 		Cap and Gown Distribution
3:00 p.m.
Multipurpose Building 		Doors Open - Multipurpose Building doors open for graduation candidates and guests.
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Multipurpose Building 		Name Card Pick-Up - Name cards will be available on the West end of the Multipurpose Building at the ticket booth.
5:30 p.m.
Multipurpose Building 		Graduate Ceremony  Line-Up - Graduate degree (MA, MS, EdS, etc.) candidates from the College of Health, Science, & Technology; College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences; College of Education; and Harmon College of Business & Professional Studies
6:00 p.m.
Multipurpose Building 		Graduate Ceremony - Graduate degree (MA, MS, EdS, etc.) candidates from the College of Health, Science, & Technology; College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences; College of Education; and Harmon College of Business & Professional Studies

 

Commencement Schedule, Saturday, December 12, 2020

Time  & Location Activity
8:00 a.m.
Elliott Union 		Elliott Union Opens - Information for visitors and graduates, as well as lost and found center, will be available at the Information Desk.
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
University Store - The Crossing 		Cap and Gown Distribution
9:00 a.m.
Multipurpose Building 		Doors Open - Multipurpose Building doors open for graduation candidates and guests.
9:30 a.m.
Multipurpose Building		 Undergraduate Ceremony  Line-Up - Undergraduate candidates from the College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences; Harmon College of Business & Professional Studies; and General Studies
10:00 a.m.
Multipurpose Building		 Undergraduate Ceremony - Undergraduate candidates from the College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences; Harmon College of Business & Professional Studies; and General Studies
11:00 a.m.
Hendricks Hall 		Nursing Recognition Ceremony - Nursing/College of Health, Science & Technology
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Union 236		 Honors College Reception
1:00 p.m.
Multipurpose Building 		Doors Open - Multipurpose Building doors open for graduation candidates and guests.
1:30 p.m.
2nd Floor, Multipurpose Building 		Undergraduate Ceremony Line-Up - Undergraduate candidates from the College of Health, Science, & Technology and College of Education
2:00 p.m.
Multipurpose Building 		Undergraduate Ceremony - Undergraduate candidates from theCollege of Health, Science, & Technology and College of Education

 

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