Graduation
Your big day is on the way.
Whether you’re a senior getting ready to graduate or a family member planning to attend Commencement, you’ll find everything you need here.
Commencement 2027
Saturday, May 8, 2027
11:00 a.m. at Gregg-Mitchell Field. Questions? Contact the Office of the Registrar.
Commencement
One ceremony. Every May.
Missouri Valley University holds one graduation ceremony each year in May. You’re eligible to take part if you:
• Completed all degree requirements the previous December
• Are scheduled to complete degree requirements in May
• Are within 6 hours (or an internship) of completing degree requirements in the summer
2026–27 graduation deadlines
Sept. 25, 2026: Last day to apply for December graduation
Dec. 11, 2026: Official December graduation date
Feb. 19, 2027: Last day to apply for May and summer graduation
May 8, 2027: Commencement, 11:00 a.m., Gregg-Mitchell Field
By the numbers
What it takes to graduate.
The key credit-hour requirements for a Missouri Valley bachelor’s degree.
Degree requirements
Check your progress.
• Complete 120 credit hours with a GPA of at least 2.0
• Satisfy the General Education Core Curriculum
• Pass a course of study and examination on the U.S. and Missouri Constitutions by completing HS 104, HS 105, or PS 100
• Complete an academic major with a GPA of at least 2.0, no grade below C, and no pass/fail grades in the major
• Complete the last 30 credit hours in residence
• Complete 40 semester hours of upper-division courses
• Complete the major assessment requirement
• Merit the recommendation of the faculty
• Pay the $100 graduation fee
Graduation honors
Graduate with distinction.
Seniors who complete at least 60 graded hours in residence at Missouri Valley are eligible for honors based on overall GPA:
Summa cum laude: 3.90–4.00
Magna cum laude: 3.70–3.89
Cum laude: 3.50–3.69
Steps to graduate
Three steps to your diploma.
Complete each step on time so nothing stands between you and Commencement.
Step 1
Apply for graduation
The semester before your final two semesters, apply for graduation online: sign in to Self-Service and choose Graduation Overview.
Step 2
Degree audit
The Registrar’s Office completes your degree audit and sends it to you, your advisor, and your school dean. Apply for graduation first. The audit deadline is the semester before you graduate.
Step 3
Pay your graduation fee
Your graduation fee covers your cap and gown, diploma, and diploma cover.
- Undergraduate students: $100
- Graduate students: $120
Remember
Graduating is your responsibility.
• Understand your graduation requirements
• Keep the Registrar’s Office informed of any address changes
• Don’t wait until the last minute to check your progress
• Check your moval.edu email regularly
Questions about graduating?
The Office of the Registrar can help. Call 660-831-4000 or email registrar@moval.edu.