Contact us
Need more information about commencement ceremonies and events at MU? There are many individuals and departments that work together to make this day special for graduates, family and friends. For information about specific school or college ceremonies, events or graduate services, contact your commencement liaison.
Or, read the categories below to find the answers you need and the group that may best serve you.
Diplomas
Changing or checking your diploma name (the name that will appear on the diploma) or permanent mailing address (the address where your diploma will be mailed).
Undergraduate Latin Honors
Determining if undergraduate students will graduate with honors and attend the Honors Convocation (May) or Honors Ceremony (December).
School and College commencement ceremonies and events
Learning more about individual commencement ceremonies for MU schools and colleges, including the Graduate School and professional schools.
Academic attire and announcements
Information on what type of regalia students and faculty should wear to Commencement exercises, and ordering regalia and announcements.
Ceremony and event locations
Finding specific information about ceremony venues, such as the Hearnes Center and Jesse Auditorium.
Visitor information
Travel directions and visitor information about MU and Columbia, MO, from our Visitor Center.
Dates
To determine key dates, such as the beginning and end of semesters, exams week, etc., visit the MU Academic Calendars site.
If none of these categories fill your needs, contact:
Office of the University Registrar
127 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO, 65211
Phone: (573) 882-7881
E-mail: umcunivregistrarwr@missouri.edu
For questions and comments regarding the content, design and technical functions of this Commencement web site, contact the Registrar Web Editor at OAR_WebMaster@missouri.edu.
Diplomas
Changing or checking your diploma name (the name that will appear on the diploma) or permanent mailing address (the address where your diploma will be mailed).
- Visit the Diplomas page in this site for detailed instructions on confirming, updating or changing your permanent address or diploma name.
- If you need a new diploma, please contact: Diploma@missouri.edu.
Undergraduate Latin Honors
Determining if undergraduate students will graduate with honors, and may attend the Honors Convocation in May or the Honors Ceremony in December.
To inquire about honors degrees, contact the Commencement liaison for your respective school or college (see list below).
School and College commencement ceremonies and events
Learning more about individual Commencement ceremonies for MU schools and colleges, including the Graduate School and professional schools.
For specific details about specific ceremonies and events, contact the Commencement liaison for the respective school or college (see list below).
Commencement liaisons
College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Phone: (573) 882-8301
College of Arts & Science
Phone: (573) 882-3004
College of Business
E-mail: businessadvising@missouri.edu
Phone: (573) 884-2823 or (573) 882-7073
College of Education
Phone: (573) 882-7832
College of Engineering
Phone: (573) 882-4375
Graduate School
Phone: (573) 882-6311
College of Human Environmental Sciences
Phone: (573) 882-6424
School of Health Professions
Phone: (573) 882-8011
School of Journalism
Phone: (573) 882-1045
School of Law
Phone: (573) 882-8269 or (573) 882-6487
School of Medicine
Phone: (573) 882-9219
School of Natural Resources
Phone: (573) 882-1730 or (573) 882-7045
School of Nursing
Phone: (573) 882-0228 or (573) 882-0277
School of Social Work
Phone: (573) 882-6206 or (573) 882-1656
College of Veterinary Medicine
Phone: (573) 884-6774
Visitor information
For travel directions to Columbia, MO, and the MU campus, visit the Travel Directions page within this site.
Additional services and information are available from MU Visitor Relations, located in Jesse Hall. Contact the office at:
MU Visitor Relations
104 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: (573) 882-6333 or (573) 882-6334
Hours of Operation:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday.
Special Commencement Hours: Saturday, May 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.