Doctoral Steps for Graduation and Commencement

  1. Complete all doctoral graduation requirements.
  2. Complete the online application for graduation.
  3. R.S.V.P for the commencement ceremony and order regalia and announcements from the Mizzou Store.
  4. Submit your report of the dissertation defense (Report of the Dissertation Defense) and incomplete grades from previous semesters.
  5. Submit the dissertation with supplemental materials before the deadline. Please note, these are firm deadlines due to the degree processing timelines the Graduate School must follow.
  6. Complete the Graduate Career Outcomes Survey.
View the Mizzou Commencement Schedule