Graduation Information
The crowning achievement to an academic career is, for most students, Commencement. CMU encourages all students eligible for graduation to take part in a Commencement ceremony.
Graduating students can find more detailed information about Commencement on myCMU under the graduation tab.
Graduating Senior Information
Students wishing to graduate must complete the Graduation Application found on myCMU. All graduates are required to pay a $75 graduation fee to the Business Office before graduation; this fee is required regardless of participation in a commencement ceremony.
Academic Regalia: All students planning to participate in a graduation ceremony should order their cap and gown online.
Announcements: Students interested in ordering announcements can do so through the Eagle Store.
Graduation Newsletter: Students preparing for graduation can utilize this newsletter for additional information related to graduation and commencements.
Commencement Ceremonies
Spring Commencement
Fayette
Puckett Field House
Fayette, MO
Commencements will be livestreamed. A link to the live stream will be shared ahead of time via the university website and social media accounts.
May 10th, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
- Only Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 anticipated graduates are eligible
Sedalia
May 17th, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.
State Fair Community College, in the Fred E. Davis Multipurpose Center
Sedalia, MO
(Please note: This ceremony is for Master and Baccalaureate degrees only.)
Park Hills
May 17th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
Robert E. Sechrest Field House
Park Hills, MO
(Please note: This ceremony is for Master and Baccalaureate degrees only.)
Winter Commencement
Fayette
Puckett Field House
Fayette, MO
Commencements will be livestreamed. A link to the live stream will be shared ahead of time via the university website and social media accounts.
Dec 7th, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
- Only Fall 2024 anticipated graduates are eligible