Metropolitan State University Graduation Procedures

Contact the Graduation Office (651-793-1231) after you have registered for your final coursework and before the deadline listed in the University Calendar. Follow this link for additional information related to graduation.

Contact your advisor about completing the graduation nomination process. This process can be completed in person or through the mail. Your advisor will review your requirements, verify whether you will be completing your requirements and, if so, submit forms to nominate you to graduate upon completion of your final courses.

The Graduation Office will send you information about the commencement ceremony. Commencement ceremonies are held each fall and spring semester. Summer graduates are encouraged to attend the following fall commencement. Graduation Expo, held on a Saturday each fall and spring, provides one way to pay fees, order graduation robes, select graduation announcements, and take care of other related business, but the Graduation Office will make special arrangements if you cannot attend the Graduation Expo.

Attend the commencement ceremony! Although it is not required, attending the ceremony with your family, friends, and classmates is a great opportunity to celebrate your accomplishment.

The Registrar’s Office will confirm that all of your final courses are completed successfully and mail your diploma about 6-8 weeks after the end of the term.