The Regents Bachelor of Arts Degree Program (R.B.A.) is a nontraditional program designed for the adult student. It is a flexible, general studies degree program that allows students to customize their experience by adding an area of emphasis.

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RBA Portfolio

Students enrolled in the RBA Degree Program at Marshall University have an opportunity to earn college equivalent credit for selected work and life experiences through the preparation and evaluation of a Portfolio.

Use the link below to learn more about the RBA Portfolio. Contact your RBA advisor to find out if the portfolio is an option for you.

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Graduation Application

Marshall University offers students the ability to apply for graduation online. By logging into myMU, students can fill out the application and pay the commencement fee at the same time.

Graduation Date Application Deadline
December September
April January
August June

Missed the Application Deadline?

Students who do not complete the application by the deadline for the semester in which they intend to graduate will need to complete the dynamic form application link.

Name on your Diploma 

Your diploma will be ordered with your name as it appears in the official records of Marshall University. You can check your name by logging into MyMU. If you need to change your name officially with the University, please complete a name change application through the Office of the Registrar located in Old Main 106.