Commencement

Caps and gowns are available for purchase at the Bookstore in the Memorial Student Center. If you have any questions, please contact 304-696-3622 or www.bkstr.com/marshallstore.

Undergraduate students may stop by the Registrar’s Office in Old Main 106A to pick up academic honor cords and tassels. If you have questions concerning your eligibility, please contact your academic advisor and ask if you meet the academic and residency requirements. Additional information may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog.

 

Summa cum laude (green and white): 3.85-4.00

Magna cum laude (gold): 3.60-3.84

Cum laude (red): 3.30-3.59

Associate with High Honors (blue): 3.70-4.00

Associate with Honors (blue): 3.30-3.69

Diplomas will be mailed to the student’s permanent address 4-6 weeks after the graduation date. Graduates will have six months after the graduation date to inform the Office of the Registrar that he or she did not receive the diploma. After that period, all students must order a replacement diploma. Diploma covers will be available for pick up only at the Office of the Registrar. Covers can not be mailed.

Professional photographers will be at the stage area during the ceremony to take pictures of each graduate. Legacy Photographics will send proof information to graduates using MU e-mail addresses a few days after the ceremony. Purchase of photographs is entirely optional. If you have any questions, please contact Legacy at www.legacyphoto.com or 1-800-447-2550.

Graduates can purchase class rings and announcements from Jostens.

View photos and video from previous Commencement events.

You can view past Marshall University Commencement Programs.