Office of the Registrar

On-Campus Students:

Below is a 'To Do' list for every student approaching graduation:

Contact Career Services (Billingsly Student Center Room 207)

MANDATORY! Fill out a 'Graduate Information Sheet'. They will give you a Clearance form.

1. Bring the Clearance form to the Registrar's Office (Hearnes Hall Room 100).
2. The Registrar's office will give you:
   • An Application for Degree Candidancy
   • Graduation Checklist form
   • Degree Audit
3. Schedule an appointment with your advisor to discuss your Application. Your Advisor will process your forms.
4. After the Graduation Checklist is received by the Registrar, a confirmation copy will be sent to you.

Distance Learning Only Students (students that do not attend classes on campus)

If you cannot come to campus in person, you may file your Application for Graduation online.

1. Print and complete the Career Services 'Graduate Information Sheet'.
2. Print and complete the Application for Graduation. Be sure to SIGN the form.
3. Mail or Fax both forms to the Registrar's Office:
   Missouri Southern State University
   Registrar's Office
   3950 E. Newman Road
   Joplin, MO 64801-1595
   FAX (417) 625-3117
4. The Registrar's Office will send your forms  to your advisor.
5. Schedule an appointment to speak with your advisor to discuss your Application.
6. After the Graduation Checklist is verified by the Registrar, a confirmation copy will be sent to you.

DEADLINES
Prospective graduates are required to make application for graduation during the semester preceding their expected graduation date. The above steps MUST be completed by:

October 25 for the following May graduation
January 25 for the following July graduation
April 25 for the following Dec. graduation